Search results for "Drug Interactions"
Managing depression is worth the effort
Depression's impact on health is often profound and far-reaching, potentially equaling that of coronary artery disease. To provide clinicians with guidance on treatment of depression, ACP has released a new clinical practice guideline that underscores the severe burden of depression and outlines viable treatment options for patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/depression.htm
1 May 2016
Hepatitis C drugs offer new options
The approval of multiple drugs in 2013 and 2014 that are able to cure hepatitis C without the use of interferon has dramatically changed the screening, treatment, and epidemiologic paradigms of the virus. Soon, internists will be involved in this rapidly changing area of health care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/hepatitis.htm
1 Jan 2015
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
New warnings on acetaminophen, ketoconazole
This regulatory update covers a rare but serious skin reaction for acetaminophen, as well as new limits on ketoconazole due to risks of liver injury.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2013
Guidance released on use of new oral anticoagulants in nonvalvular afib
The European Heart Rhythm Association published guidance last week on using new oral anticoagulants in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/07/6.htm
7 May 2013
Changes, challenges in treating heart failure
Readmissions among heart failure patients can be prevented with diligent, evidence-based primary care. But with their time at a premium, physicians can be increasingly concerned about meeting the needs of this population.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/heart-failure.htm
1 Feb 2016
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to ACP Internist coverage of issues surround the time spent with patients, ICD-10 coding changes, and physician burnout.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/letters.htm
1 Mar 2015
Consensus document advises treating hypertension in those age 80 or older
Major medical organizations last week released an expert consensus document to help clinicians manage older patients with or at risk for hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/03/2.htm
3 May 2011
Mental health issues, addiction concerns of legal marijuana
Physicians in states that have legalized marijuana should begin to educate and prepare themselves for discussing the perils of recreational use and related illnesses, some of which can be severely debilitating.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/marijuana.htm
1 May 2015
New methadone safety clinical practice guideline released
New guidelines for prescribing methadone for opioid addiction and pain management offer advice for primary care and specialty providers about safety and electrocardiogram monitoring to identify patients at high risk for cardiac problems.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/06/2.htm
6 May 2014