Search results for "Side effects"
Guideline recommends when to refer patients with obstructive sleep apnea for surgery
Clinicians should discuss referral to a sleep surgeon, bariatric surgeon, or both with patients who do not tolerate positive airway pressure, according to new recommendations from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/21/2.htm
21 Sep 2021
Changes to contraindication for statins in pregnancy
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/changes-to-contraindication-for-statins-in-pregnancy.htm
1 Sep 2021
ARBs appear to have fewer side effects, same effectiveness compared to ACE inhibitors
Researchers used large international databases to compare outcomes among patients who initiated hypertension therapy with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and concluded that ARBs should be preferred.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/03/2.htm
3 Aug 2021
Collaboration with heart failure patients key
Comanaging cardiology patients after heart failure requires small adjustments, following recent guidelines, and patient involvement in decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/collaboration-with-heart-failure-patients-key.htm
1 Jul 2021
Debates tackle clinical relevance of GI disorders
The conditions of ineffective esophageal motility and eosinophilic esophagitis underwent debate between experts about their clinical significance and best management practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/debates-tackle-clinical-relevance-of-gi-disorders.htm
1 Jul 2021
Pacemakers, stents recalled; warnings on liver disease drug
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/pacemakers-stents-recalled-warnings-on-liver-disease-drug.htm
1 Jul 2021
New EUA and dose guidelines for COVID-19 released, ACIP reviewed myocarditis reports
The FDA gave an emergency use authorization (EUA) to tocilizumab for inpatients, the NIH revised dosing recommendations on monoclonal antibodies for outpatients, and government experts said myocarditis is extremely rare with the vaccines, among other recent COVID-19 news.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/29/1.htm
29 Jun 2021
Understand obesity before treating it
The central nervous system regulates a person's weight, with many variables in play, and both internal and external factors can increase or decrease calorie intake and expenditure.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/understand-obesity-before-treating-it.htm
1 Jun 2021
Handling hoarseness, hearing problems in primary care
Internists can help patients cope with common ENT conditions like hoarseness, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/handling-hoarseness-hearing-problems-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jun 2021
FDA plans to ban menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/fda-plans-to-ban-menthol-cigarettes-flavored-cigars.htm
1 Jun 2021