Search results for "Editor's Note"
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
There is a doctor in the ‘House’ (and she's an ACP Member)
From television news producer to internist to columnist to advisor to one of the most popular medical dramas, Lisa Sanders, ACP Member, explains how a career spent considering the stories behind every diagnosis has led her to become one of the real physicians behind House, M.D.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/house.htm
1 Mar 2010
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the ACP Internist cover story that questioned the value of the annual physical exam. Whether they are for or against the practice, their opinions are strongly held.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/letters.htm
1 Mar 2010
Learn where to look for celiac disease
Internists are more likely than ever to treat patients with celiac disease, but the diagnosis is still often missed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/editors.htm
1 Apr 2010
In Haiti, flawed health care infrastructure complicates rebuilding
Internists help pick up the pieces in Haiti, a country facing a public health crisis following a devastating earthquake.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/editors.htm
1 May 2010
MKSAP Quiz: aching knee pain and stiffness
Herpes zoster vaccine safe and effective, but cost may hinder its useHPV testing more sensitive than conventional screen
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/04/3.htm
4 May 2010
MKSAP Quiz: ear pain following URI
Younger whites only group to see more noncardia stomach cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/11/3.htm
11 May 2010
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of pain and swelling of right knee
High-dose vitamin D may make falls, fractures more likely
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/18/3.htm
18 May 2010
MKSAP Quiz: weight loss, heat intolerance and tremor
Flexible anxiety treatment delivers better than usual care
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/25/3.htm
25 May 2010
Issue covers highlights from Internal Medicine 2010
ACP Internist digests events at Internal Medicine 2010, and garners an award for the year for general excellence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/editors.htm
1 Jun 2010