Search results for "Parkinson's disease"
First NASH treatment, over-the-counter CGM approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/first-nash-treatment-over-the-counter-cgm-approved.htm
1 May 2024
Lixisenatide linked with moderate symptom improvement in early Parkinson's
Patients with early Parkinson's disease in France who were treated with a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist had better outcomes on a motor disability scale at month 12 compared with those on placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/04/09/4.htm
9 Apr 2024
Pinning down Parkinson's disease
The diagnosis requires constant questioning, as one expert at the 2022 International Congress on Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders explained.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/pinning-down-parkinsons-disease.htm
1 May 2023
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
Calling attention to adult ADHD
Missing an adult diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) means patients also miss out on effective, often life-changing treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/calling-attention-to-adult-adhd.htm
1 Apr 2023
Incorporating families into the care team
Involving one member of a patient's family can benefit the patient and boost work efficiency.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/incorporating-families-into-the-care-team.htm
1 Jul 2022
AHA scientific statement looks at preventing, managing falls
Physicians should ask patients and relatives about previous falls, review use of medications and alcohol, and conduct a basic physical assessment, among other recommendations, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/31/5.htm
31 May 2022
Details on second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine boosters
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/details-on-second-mrna-covid-19-vaccine-boosters.htm
1 May 2022
New cardiovascular indication approved for diabetes drug
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/new-cardiovascular-indication-approved-for-diabetes-drug.htm
1 Apr 2022
Guideline provides clinical recommendations for treating hypersomnolence disorders
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine guideline provides recommendations for clinicians choosing prescription drugs to treat disorders such as narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and hypersomnolence secondary to other conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/10/5.htm
10 Aug 2021