Search results for "Obesity"
AHA releases scientific statement on cardiovascular health in African-American patients
Obesity, hypertension, and diabetes generally occur earlier in African-American patients than in white patients, and adverse health behaviors may partly explain the higher burden of risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/31/4.htm
31 Oct 2017
High-value management of patients with GI symptoms
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, rectal bleeding, and chronic diarrhea can be controlled better by applying high-value care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/gastro.htm
1 Jun 2017
Gastric bypass benefits persist over long-term follow-up, study finds
The authors said their study shows long-term durability of weight loss after bariatric surgery with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, as well as related improvements in type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and lipid levels.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/26/1.htm
26 Sep 2017
MKSAP Quiz: New-onset dependent edema
A 69-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for new-onset dependent edema that began 3 weeks ago. She says it is difficult to walk, and she has gained 4.5 kg (10 lb) of fluid weight. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and kidney biopsy, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/12/3.htm
12 Feb 2019
Beyond PPIs for persistent GERD
Consider whether the patient has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that isn't responding to proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) or GERD symptoms without an objective GERD diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/beyond-ppis-for-persistent-gerd.htm
1 Feb 2021
Exercise a fitting path to improved health
Some physicians tout successes in getting patients moving more by suggesting incremental changes in their activity levels, and also by highlighting the more immediately visible payoffs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/exercise-a-fitting-path-to-improved-health.htm
1 Apr 2021
Incidentally discovered adrenal tumors rarely grow or affect hormonal function, review finds
An accompanying editorial said that the results of this systematic review and meta-analysis should end controversy over whether small, benign tumors require follow-up imaging.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/25/1.htm
25 Jun 2019
Virtual meeting offers education, connection
Internal Medicine Meeting 2021: Virtual Experience featured educational sessions on dealing with multimorbidity in older adults, understanding obesity, and more, as well as three plenary speakers.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/virtual-meeting-offers-education-connection.htm
1 Jun 2021
Women's health groups recommend screening all women for urinary incontinence annually
Given the prevalence of urinary incontinence, that women do not volunteer symptoms, and the multiple and frequently changing risk factors associated with incontinence, annual testing is reasonable, a clinical guideline concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/14/1.htm
14 Aug 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Counseling regarding contraceptives
A 19-year-old woman is seen for counseling regarding contraceptives. Medical history is unremarkable; she is nulliparous and has never taken prescription contraceptives. Her father had a pulmonary embolism at age 47 years, which was associated with arthroscopic knee surgery, and her 23-year-old sister experienced a deep venous thrombosis 3 weeks after delivering her first child. The patient does not smoke and takes no medications. Which contraceptive method would be most appropriate for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/23/3.htm
23 Jan 2018