Search results for "Smoking Cessation"
Make path to health one of least resistance
Behavioral economics explains why patients sacrifice their long-term health for short term rewards, and suggests ways that internists can easily convince them to change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/one.htm
1 May 2008
Making space for preconception counseling in primary care
Internists have an obligation to provide care that aligns with patients' reproductive goals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/making-space-for-preconception-counseling-in-primary-care.htm
1 May 2020
Evidence evolving on aspirin as prevention
Practice-changing points may influence how internists prescribe aspirin for the primary prevention of heart disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/evidence-evolving-on-aspirin-as-prevention.htm
1 Mar 2019
Cardiologists highlight prevention, clopidogrel
Subspecialists leading the Internal Medicine 2010 cardiology pre-course offer advice, but also accept some from general internists about preventing cardiovascular events in high-risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/cardiology.htm
1 Jun 2010
Genes have influence over whether you smoke, quit or die
Genes dictate which patients smoke, quit and die from the habit. Genomics can provide small victories that will make a difference in many lives.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/genomics.htm
1 Oct 2008
Target preop visits for efficiency, best outcomes
Internists can guide preoperative anticoagulation, ensure that patients are in optimal condition for procedures, and##mdash;perhaps most importantly##mdash;judiciously choose which tests to perform and which ones aren't needed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/09/preop.htm
1 Sep 2014
AHA/ASA releases updated guidelines for primary prevention of stroke
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association last week released updated guidelines on the primary prevention of stroke that included new recommendations on the use of statins, blood pressure management, and risk stratification for atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/04/4.htm
4 Nov 2014
The June issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
The June issue of ACP Internist is now online, featuring highlights of coverage from Internal Medicine 2014, including the following.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/8.htm
3 Jun 2014
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP InternistWeekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/22/8.htm
22 Oct 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Risks of gender dysphoria treatment
A 37-year-old transgender woman (genetic male, identifies as a female) requests feminizing hormone therapy. She was diagnosed with gender dysphoria by her psychiatrist in accordance with DSM-5 criteria. Following lab studies, what treatment risks should be reviewed with the patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/06/3.htm
6 Jun 2023