Search results for "Rehabilitation"
Officer 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 and Town Hall at Internal Medicine Meeting 2019 in Philadelphia.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/officer-and-regents-election-results-announced.htm
1 Mar 2019
Concussions cause cognitive concerns
Traumatic brain injury accounts for three million ED visits a year and at least another three to six million visits for outpatient medical care several days after the injury, without an ED visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/concussions-cause-cognitive-concerns.htm
1 Feb 2019
Maximizing recovery after cardiac events
Heart attack survivors may do quite well after discharge, only to face difficulties returning to work, continuing rehabilitation, or other barriers to recovery.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/maximizing-recovery-after-cardiac-events.htm
1 Oct 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for severe COPD
A 55-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for severe COPD, which was diagnosed 2 years ago. He has had two exacerbations in the past year requiring hospitalization, and his baseline exercise tolerance is low. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is most likely to benefit this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/14/3.htm
14 Aug 2018
Transitional care management yields benefit but is used rarely, study finds
A study described transitional care management as a promising delivery model innovation, but an editorial cautioned that payments may not be high enough to justify the extra work involved or may be targeted to the wrong place in the health care system.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/07/1.htm
7 Aug 2018
Nondrug treatments assessed for chronic pain relief
Most effects were small and long-term evidence was sparse, and while there was no evidence suggesting serious harms from any of the interventions studied, data on harms were limited.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/06/19/4.htm
19 Jun 2018
Catch up on new COPD guidelines
Updated guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease revised the definition and staging of the condition, and an expert offers tips for optimal care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/catch-up-on-new-copd-guidelines.htm
1 Jun 2018
‘New narrative’ for back pain means managing modalities
New modalities to treat low back pain can include alternative treatments like mindfulness meditation, acupuncture, mindful stress reduction, tai chi, yoga, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/new-narrative-for-back-pain-means-managing-modalities.htm
1 May 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
A 58-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), which was diagnosed 2 years ago. He has cough and shortness of breath and now requires supplemental oxygen at rest. Previous evaluations have not identified any cause for his symptoms other than progressive IPF. Following a physical exam, pulmonary exam, and 6-minute walk test, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/27/3.htm
27 Feb 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Routine follow-up for very severe COPD
A 75-year-old man is seen for routine follow-up for very severe COPD. He has constant dyspnea and air hunger and spends most of the day in a chair. He has had no change in baseline cough and sputum production. He has had multiple COPD exacerbations that required ICU admission and intubation. He has not benefited from pulmonary rehabilitation in the past. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/11/07/3.htm
7 Nov 2017