Search results for "Diabetes"
MKSAP Quiz: depression medication
Statins associated with slightly higher diabetes riskGenetic risk scores don't predict cardiovascular disease in women
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/23/3.htm
23 Feb 2010
Guidelines call for depression screening
Guidelines call for internists to screen for depression, but only if they can offer support once they make a diagnosis. Internists who've already achieved this describe how they did so, and how it's benefited their patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/depression.htm
1 Mar 2010
Remote monitoring: Out of sight, right in line
Remote monitoring programs help physicians and nurses ensure continuity of care for elderly patients with chronic conditions. The goal is to catch problems early and improve self-management. Another goal: provide physician reimbursement.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/telemedicine.htm
1 Mar 2010
Screen for depression—but be ready for the results
Depression can be a complicated issue. It's co-morbid with certain conditions and can affect the outcomes of other diseases. But primary care practices may not be set up to handle screening properly. Ensuring resources are in place makes the difference when screening.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/editors.htm
1 Mar 2010
Rosiglitazone, CVD link worrisome but inconclusive, cardiologists say
New surveillance system aims to improve safe use of medicines and vaccines in pregnancy
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/5.htm
2 Mar 2010
Studies show limited evidence for vitamin D
Studies show limited evidence for vitamin D Lower pay drives doctors to cut hours Successful strategies found for refusing antidepressant requests
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/1.htm
2 Mar 2010
A1c predicts cardiovascular disease, death in nondiabetics
A1c predicts cardiovascular disease, death in nondiabeticsGuidelines suggest more informed consent for prostate cancer screening
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/09/1.htm
9 Mar 2010
Elective cardiac cath found to have low diagnostic yield
Many hospitalists don't perform individual ‘core competencies' in a given year
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/16/5.htm
16 Mar 2010
Consider ‘pre-CKD’ prevalence among pre-diabetics
Consider ‘pre-CKD’ prevalence among pre-diabeticsBisphosphonates not associated with femoral fractures, study suggests
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/1.htm
30 Mar 2010
Risks seen with anemia, asthma drugs; insulin syringes recalled
Warnings, recalls and updates from the Food and Drug Administration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2010