Search results for "Geriatrics"
Updated guidelines issued for fall prevention in the elderly
Behavioral therapy reduces incontinence after radical prostatectomy
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/01/25/4.htm
25 Jan 2011
Inclusivity that calls for embracing: The importance of IMGs
International medical graduates are crucial to the practice of health care in America and around the world.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/inclusivity-that-calls-for-embracing-the-importance-of-imgs.htm
1 Sep 2021
Shifting standards for hypertension
New hypertension guidelines are being developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) that will incorporate new study results. At issue is how these results apply to the many types of patients who walk through the office door, including those with diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/hypertension.htm
1 Mar 2016
Officers and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed. Terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting at Internal Medicine Meeting 2016 in Washington, D.C.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/regents.htm
1 Mar 2016
Chronic care management codes worthwhile if done right
To ensure proper billing of the chronic care management codes, it is important that clinical staff or clinicians keep a record of time spent with participating patients and that the care coordination is appropriately documented and clinically necessary.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/tips.htm
1 Jun 2017
From the College
CME offerings and maintenance of certification.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/twentyfour.htm
1 May 2008
CMS demo aims to help seniors stay healthy, independent
CMS is partnering with private companies to address multiple health risk factors that contribute to senior's chronic diseases.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/cms.htm
1 Oct 2008
Physicians may overtreat blood pressure, glucose in older patients with diabetes
A retrospective cohort study used data from the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess both hypertension and blood glucose medication deintensification (i.e., dosage reduction or withdrawal of a drug).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/03/4.htm
3 Nov 2015
Frailty score may help predict postop mortality risk in the elderly
A multidimensional frailty score helped predict postoperative mortality risk in elderly patients, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/13/7.htm
13 May 2014
Helping patients manage generic drug price increases
Generic drugs have recently become more expensive, from colchicine for gout to EpiPens for allergic reactions. Physicians are having trouble managing patients when their medicines suddenly rise in price.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/helping-patients-manage-generic-drug-price-increases.htm
1 Sep 2019