Search results for "healthy"
Experts debate dilemmas in colorectal cancer screening
The latest ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine virtual forum discussed the controversy around colorectal cancer screening, clarified the rationale supporting the varying recommendations, and equipped physicians to make screening choices that best align with patients' clinical situations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/experts-debate-dilemmas-in-colorectal-cancer-screening.htm
1 Feb 2024
Vitamin D didn't increase BMD in healthy, nonelderly adults
Vitamin D supplementation doesn't improve bone mineral density (BMD) in healthy adults, a new systematic review and meta-analysis concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/22/2.htm
22 Oct 2013
Alternate-day, low-dose aspirin may reduce colorectal cancer in healthy women
Long-term use of alternate-day, low-dose aspirin may reduce risk for colorectal cancer but increase risk for gastrointestinal bleeding in healthy women, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/16/2.htm
16 Jul 2013
Universal health care, alcohol misuse, and the inpatient exam
Readers respond to recent coverage.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/letters.htm
1 Sep 2023
No link seen between calcium intake with or without vitamin D and CVD in healthy adults
Obtaining calcium from food rather than supplements is preferred, but supplements can be used safely in patients whose calcium intake is not sufficient, the report said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/25/1.htm
25 Oct 2016
Updated advice on anxiety screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently concluded that for adults up to age 65 years, including those who are pregnant or postpartum, screening for anxiety is beneficial and should be conducted routinely in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/updated-advice-on-anxiety-screening.htm
1 Oct 2023
Highly sensitive troponin T assay predicts cardiac risk in healthy patients
New food allergy guidelines aid diagnosis, management
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/5.htm
14 Dec 2010
MKSAP quiz: Inclusion body myositis
An 82-year-old man is seen in follow-up for inclusion body myositis. A prednisone taper over the past 4 months was completed without clinical improvement. Following a physical exam and lab test, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/24/3.htm
24 Oct 2023
USPSTF issues recommendations on statins for primary prevention
Among other recommendations, low- to moderate-dose statins should be started in adults 40 to 75 years of age who have no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but have at least 1 risk factor and a 10-year CVD event risk calculated at 10% or more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/15/1.htm
15 Nov 2016
Fixing the system to fight burnout
Leaders of medical societies, including ACP, and other stakeholders in the health care industry are looking at broad changes in the health care system to help doctors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/burnout.htm
1 Nov 2016