Search results for "Adherence"
Treat the epidemic of medical nonadherence
Multiple diseases and multiple medications can lead to some patients not following their medical regimens. Experts are examining why in an effort to help improve nonadherence rates that can reach 50% by some estimates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/nonadherence.htm
1 May 2014
CDC issues guideline on prescribing HIV prophylaxis medication
A new clinical practice guideline on how to prescribe oral antiretroviral preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV infection was issued by the CDC last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/20/2.htm
20 May 2014
Consider country, culture when caring for Latino patients
Cultural competency can conquer concerns about cultural barriers, said a panel of experts who discussed how to approach and manage patients in the Latino community.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/cultural.htm
1 Jun 2014
Oncologic ‘horrors' can beset hospitalized patients
Common crises that can happen during the management of oncology patients include increased intracranial pressure, metabolic problems, infections, and toxic side effects from drugs. Learn how to manage these conditions.Exercise capacity is the single most power predictor of cardiovascular events, whether or not symptoms are present.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/oncology.htm
1 Jun 2014
New cholesterol guideline focuses on statin intensity, not LDL
A new cholesterol guideline focuses on the intensity of statin therapy, the 10-year risk or lifetime risk, and the balancing of those benefits with the risks and side effects of the medicine. Also, the therapeutic response should be considered when managing hyperlipidemia.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/cholesterol.htm
1 Jun 2014
Diabetes Collaborative Registry provides seamless view of diabetes patients across specialties
The American College of Cardiology, in partnership with the American Diabetes Association, the American College of Physicians, and Joslin Diabetes Center, has launched the Diabetes Collaborative Registry, the first clinical registry aimed at tracking and improving the quality of diabetes and cardiometabolic care across the primary and specialty care continuum.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/17/7.htm
17 Jun 2014
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation associated with hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women who take calcium and vitamin D supplements may be at higher risk for hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/24/4.htm
24 Jun 2014
Leadership Day attendees push legislators to finish SGR fix
Physicians and medical students representing ACP took to Capitol Hill to discuss the sustainable growth rate formula, workforce issues, and liability reform.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/leadership.htm
1 Jul 2014
Changes coming for colon cancer screening
Colonoscopies are an obvious target in the current push to decrease health care costs, given their expense and utilization, said experts at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago in May.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/colonoscopy.htm
1 Jul 2014
Varying appearance of generic pills may affect medication adherence after MI
Adherence to medications after myocardial infarction (MI) in patients with cardiovascular disease may be affected by variation in pill appearance, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/15/4.htm
15 Jul 2014