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Sort by: Relevance | Newest | OldestCombining smoking cessation therapies improves abstinence rates
Varenicline in combination with nicotine replacement therapy was more effective than varenicline alone in helping smokers quit, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/15/2.htm
15 Jul 2014
The June issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
The June issue of ACP Internist is now online, featuring highlights of coverage from Internal Medicine 2014, including the following.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/8.htm
3 Jun 2014
Internal Medicine 2014 tackles medical errors, EHRs, and more
This issue provides a comprehensive overview of educational sessions offered at Internal Medicine 2014.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/editors.htm
1 Jun 2014
Pearls help diagnose, manage drug-resistant hypertension
A few diagnostic pearls can help internists suss out when a patient truly has drug-resistant hypertension and what to do about those cases.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/hypertension.htm
1 Jun 2014
Oncologic ‘horrors' can beset hospitalized patients
Common crises that can happen during the management of oncology patients include increased intracranial pressure, metabolic problems, infections, and toxic side effects from drugs. Learn how to manage these conditions.Exercise capacity is the single most power predictor of cardiovascular events, whether or not symptoms are present.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/oncology.htm
1 Jun 2014
New cholesterol guideline focuses on statin intensity, not LDL
A new cholesterol guideline focuses on the intensity of statin therapy, the 10-year risk or lifetime risk, and the balancing of those benefits with the risks and side effects of the medicine. Also, the therapeutic response should be considered when managing hyperlipidemia.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/cholesterol.htm
1 Jun 2014
Emphasize exercise for CAD testing, disease prevention
Exercise capacity is the single most power predictor of cardiovascular events, whether or not symptoms are present.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/CAD.htm
1 Jun 2014
Nurture a good ‘marriage’ with your EHR
Choosing the right electronic health record system follows the same pattern as any romantic relationship: choosing from among all the potential partners and making the relationship work. It even involves working out the kinks when something doesn't suit either party.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/EHR.htm
1 Jun 2014
Consider country, culture when caring for Latino patients
Cultural competency can conquer concerns about cultural barriers, said a panel of experts who discussed how to approach and manage patients in the Latino community.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/cultural.htm
1 Jun 2014
For effective smoking cessation, turn ambivalence into action
Smokers sometimes want to want to quit. The ambivalence is the effect of nicotine, which rewires the brain. Instead of being wary of the patient's mixed feelings, use them as a sign to try nicotine replacement therapy systems that make the cravings more manageable.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/smoking.htm
1 Jun 2014