Search results for "Obesity"
Fighting obesity means fighting evolution's urges to gorge
Physicians seeking to counsel patients on weight management need to start early, be proactive and discuss activity and nutrition at every visit, said one presenter at Internal Medicine 2012.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/obesity.htm
1 Jun 2012
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/03/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Mar 2021
Tread lightly: Discussing obesity difficult for internists
Internists are increasingly viewed as the first in line to tell patients that they are obese.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/obesity.htm
1 Jul 2011
Stepping up to treat osteoporosis
This month's issue addresses osteoporosis, transient ischemic attacks, and another edition of I.M. Ready columns for early career physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/stepping-up-to-treat-osteoporosis.htm
1 May 2023
Pinpointing primary hyperparathyroidism
With targeted testing, especially in those who present with kidney stones and bone density issues, internists can help patients with this disorder get appropriate care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/pinpointing-primary-hyperparathyroidism.htm
1 Apr 2022
Postdischarge COVID-19 studies find benefits of home oxygen, risks of PTSD, medical complications
Recent studies focused on patients' status after hospitalization for COVID-19, one finding that outcomes with home oxygen were good, but others noting that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), readmissions, and new diagnoses of medical conditions were common.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/06/2.htm
6 Apr 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Decreased libido, fatigue
A 32-year-old man is evaluated for decreased libido and fatigue. His symptoms have increased over the last 6 months. Following a physical exam and visual exam, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/07/3.htm
7 Jul 2020
Obesity is heaviest in the South and Appalachia
Two-thirds of American adults are either overweight or obese, a rate that grew from 15% for 1978-80 to 32% in 2003-04.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/trends.htm
1 Jan 2008
Is mastering coding worth the time?
While Medicare has added new codes to increase the reimbursement available to primary care practices, they can be difficult to implement and may not align with the integrated flow of a visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/is-mastering-coding-worth-the-time.htm
1 Oct 2022
More data on risk factors for poor COVID-19 outcomes, mixed results from treatment trials
A risk calculator, genetic findings, and red blood cell distribution width helped predict severity of and death from COVID-19. Tocilizumab showed benefit, but a number of other treatments, including CPR, did not, according to recent research.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/29/2.htm
29 Sep 2020