Search results for "Vitamins"
Calcium intake does not appear to decrease fracture risk in older patients
A new study indicates that calcium supplements with or without vitamin D do not protect older people in general from fractures, and an editorialist suggests that 700 to 800 mg of dietary calcium daily for adults is probably enough.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/10/06/1.htm
6 Oct 2015
Guidance issued on antibiotic use, fall prevention in long-term care
Antibiotic recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention address leadership commitment, accountability, drug expertise, policy and practice change, tracking and reporting antibiotic use and outcomes, and education.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/22/4.htm
22 Sep 2015
Extended anticoagulant treatment prevents recurrent VTE after first unprovoked PE
An additional 18 months of warfarin treatment in patients with first unprovoked PE improves outcomes versus placebo, although the improvement was not sustained after anticoagulant treatment was discontinued.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/14/2.htm
14 Jul 2015
Guidelines diminish cholesterol worries
Physicians can expect questions from patients confused by a committee's report stating that dietary cholesterol should no longer be considered “a nutrient of concern for overconsumption.”.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/cholesterol.htm
1 Jun 2015
MKSAP Quiz: managing hypertension in a pregnant patient
A 38-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit. She has a history of well-controlled hypertension and type 1 diabetes mellitus. She is at 16 weeks' gestation with her first pregnancy. Prior to conception she was taking lisinopril, which was discontinued in anticipation of the pregnancy, and labetalol was initiated. Other medications are insulin glargine, insulin lispro, and a prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate step in the management of this patient's hypertension?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/14/3.htm
14 Apr 2015
Unmask malnutrition with careful questions
Increasing awareness of the harmful effects of under- and overnutrition can in turn increase nutritional assessments in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/nutrition.htm
1 Apr 2015
Strength, balance training halves fall injuries in older women with previous falls
Strength and balance training exercises reduced by more than half the rate of injuries from falls in home-dwelling older women, while neither exercise nor vitamin D affected the rate of falls, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/31/2.htm
31 Mar 2015
MKSAP Quiz: maintaining bone health
A 54-year-old woman comes to the office for advice regarding maintaining bone health. She has no history of fracture. The patient recently had a lumpectomy and radiation therapy to treat breast cancer, is currently taking tamoxifen, and will begin taking an aromatase inhibitor in 2 months. She underwent menopause at age 52 years and has persistent hot flushes. Her risk factors for osteoporosis include a slim body habitus and a mother who had a hip fracture at age 67 years. Following a physical exam, lab results and a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan, what pharmacologic agents can be started in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/10/3.htm
10 Mar 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of morning stiffness, aching hands
A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of morning stiffness and achiness of the hands as well as Raynaud phenomenon. Two months ago, she experienced a sun-induced rash on the chest and back and patches of discoloration on the hands. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/10/3.htm
10 Feb 2015
MKSAP Quiz: preconception evaluation with hypertension
A 25-year-old woman comes for a preconception evaluation. She has a history of hypertension that is well controlled with lisinopril. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and an electrocardiogram, what medication adjustments should be made before this patient proceeds with pregnancy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/13/3.htm
13 Jan 2015