Search results for "cardiovascular risks"
Two-pronged plan to attack prediabetes
Until recently, internists had very little guidance on how to treat prediabetes and reduce the risk of the full-blown disease. The most recent advice: Treat it early, with simple lifestyle changes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/prediabetes.htm
1 Oct 2008
MKSAP Quiz: thyroid nodule
Diclofenac linked to increased cardiovascular risks
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/15/3.htm
15 Jun 2010
A ‘smart’ approach to performance drugs
An increasing prevalence of the use of cognitive-enhancing substances, or so-called “smart drugs,” among healthy people has raised concerns among internists and medical ethicists.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/11/a-smart-approach-to-performance-drugs.htm
1 Nov 2017
The next issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
Suggest a colleague as a Top Hospitalist
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/11.htm
29 Jun 2010
Rheumatoid arthritis hurts the whole body
Taking care of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis involved a partnership between internists and subspecialists, agree physicians managing cardiovascular risks, cancer or infections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/arthritis.htm
1 Jul 2010
Pearls for lowering lipids
New guidelines recommend basing treatment decisions on levels of risk rather than LDL targets.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/lipids.htm
1 Jul 2016
Rosiglitazone, CVD link worrisome but inconclusive, cardiologists say
New surveillance system aims to improve safe use of medicines and vaccines in pregnancy
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/5.htm
2 Mar 2010
Non-aspirin NSAIDs associated with risk for atrial fibrillation or flutter, study finds
Nonselective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and selective cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitors may be associated with increased risk for atrial fibrillation or flutter, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/12/2.htm
12 Jul 2011
Indications added for Gardasil, breast implants questioned
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2011
Sulfonylureas associated with higher CV risk than metformin
As initial monotherapy for type 2 diabetes, sulfonylureas were associated with more cardiovascular events and deaths than metformin, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/06/1.htm
6 Nov 2012