Search results for "Hypertension"
A living guideline for depression treatment
ACP recommends choosing between a second-generation antidepressant or cognitive behavioral therapy for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe major depressive disorder.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/a-living-guideline-for-depression-treatment.htm
1 Jun 2023
Spironolactone may be effective as add-on treatment for drug-resistant hypertension
Spironolactone was the most effective add-on treatment in this study for resistant hypertension and researchers suggested that their findings should have global influence on treatment guidelines and clinical practice.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/29/2.htm
29 Sep 2015
Another pitfall for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
A reader addresses a previous column on a diagnostic pearl.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/letter.htm
1 Apr 2023
ACP joins internal medicine organizations in awarding grants to support DEI
A total of $470,000 in grants was awarded to 20 projects promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at medical schools and teaching hospitals across the U.S.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/25/6.htm
25 Jul 2023
Big barrier to buprenorphine removed
The U.S. government no longer requires an X waiver to treat patients with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/big-barrier-to-buprenorphine-removed.htm
1 Mar 2023
Wrong-sized blood pressure cuffs give inaccurate results, trial finds
Using a regular-sized blood pressure cuff led to inaccurately low systolic readings in patients who should have been measured with a small cuff and overly high readings in those who should have been measured with a large or extra-large cuff.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/15/4.htm
15 Aug 2023
Useful physical exam skills for inpatient assessment
This month's expert discusses measuring vital signs, orthostatic hypertension, and the cardiac exam in the context of inpatient care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/useful-physical-exam-skills-for-inpatient-assessment.htm
1 Jul 2023
Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge seeks nominations
The Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge is seeking nominations of physicians and practices that have demonstrated exceptional achievements in controlling hypertension. Clinicians, practices, and health systems that provide primary care and have achieved hypertension control rates greater than 70% are eligible to enter. The Challenge is open through Oct. 10, 2014.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/09/6.htm
9 Sep 2014
Learn to see signs of an often fatal disease
Pulmonary arterial hypertension can be recognized and treated. But it remains a diagnosis that is often missed, and the delay can lead to a rapidly progressing and fatal outcome. Learn the signs beyond a patient who reports “being out of breath.”.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/pulmonology.htm
1 Apr 2013
Studies, CMS look at lowering prescription prices
Even as Medicare seeks to negotiate down the costs of 10 prescription drugs, researchers are examining the effectiveness of existing private programs to provide lower drug costs and copays.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/1.htm
5 Sep 2023