Search results for "Genetics"
Research challenges diverticulitis dogma
The past decade has seen research on diverticulitis that may help physicians take better care of patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/research-challenges-diverticulitis-dogma.htm
1 Jul 2018
Doctors with disability reflect on challenges
Physicians with disabilities who applied to and eventually completed medical school reflect on the progress and accomplishments offered by the Americans with Disabilities Act during the past 30 years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/doctors-with-disability-reflect-on-challenges.htm
1 Feb 2020
USPSTF issues final recommendations on screening for breast cancer
They apply to asymptomatic women 40 years of age and older who do not have preexisting breast cancer or history of a high-risk breast lesion and who are not at high breast cancer risk due to a known underlying genetic mutation or history of chest radiation as a child.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/01/12/1.htm
12 Jan 2016
Genomics victory marks end of government service for its main proponent
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act—the first civil rights bill of the new century of the life sciences—affords nationwide protection from discrimination based on genetic heritage.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/genomics.htm
1 Jul 2008
New category of OTC hearing aids; FMT and monkeypox
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/new-category-of-otc-hearing-aids-fmt-and-monkeypox.htm
1 Oct 2022
Keep up with vaccine recommendations
New vaccines and their recommendations have added complexity and made it tough to stay current. For patients, the extra costs can be prohibitive. Learn how to stay abreast of the requirements and engage patients on the issue.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/vaccines.htm
1 Sep 2013
Specialist groups issue clinical alert to guide clopidogrel prescribers
Digoxin may be harmful in hemodialysis patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/4.htm
29 Jun 2010
Resist the urge to overtreat bacteriuria
Antibiotics could be avoided more frequently even in patients who have significant bacteriuria if a physician takes the time to convey potential antibiotic risks.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/resist-the-urge-to-overtreat-bacteriuria.htm
1 Jul 2019
Carrier screening makes risk-benefit analysis more complex
Donna Sweet, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/06/four.htm
1 Jun 2008
Speaking of cancer: Tips on how to convey risks to patients
How physicians express cancer risks to patients determines how they might use that knowledge to make decisions about genetics, family history and potential future screens and tests.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/risk.htm
1 Jan 2011