Search results for "Neurology"
The timing is right, and possibly expandable, for giving tPA
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) was the star of the show at this year's International Stroke Conference 2009, with much discussion of expanding its treatment window, and several studies presented on gender differences in tPA treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/stroke.htm
1 Apr 2009
Is the generation gap a growth opportunity?
Younger physicians enter medical school and their careers with a much different take on work-life balance than their teachers, mentors and employers. But each generation brings strengths to the workplace.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/two.htm
1 Apr 2008
New info on common outpatient infections
Expert offers recommendations on UTIs, sinusitis and MRSA.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/infections.htm
1 Jul 2008
Alzheimer's markers make management tougher
New guidelines and diagnostic advances are identifying Alzheimer's disease and its precursors much earlier in the course of the disease. The bad news is that, for now at least, these improvements may only create more dilemmas for general internists for the role of biomarkers and communicating with patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/alzheimers.htm
1 Sep 2011
Expert offers advice on moving fast and mastering meningitis
The traditional 3 symptoms of bacterial meningitis are well known: fever, headache, and neck stiffness. But altered mental status should be on that list, too.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/meningitis.htm
1 Jul 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of daily headaches
A 64-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of daily headaches of sudden, spontaneous onset. Following a physical exam and MRI, what is the most appropriate treatment of this patient's headaches?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/24/3.htm
24 Jan 2023
Set expectations for new migraine treatments
New drugs take aim at migraine prevention, but long-term effects are uncertain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/set-expectations-for-new-migraine-treatments.htm
1 Oct 2018
The ethics of end-of-life care erupt in the ICU
A Harvard expert moderates a new column on ethical case studies and suggests some practical strategies for handling and preventing conflicts. Case study: The ethics of end-of-life care erupt in the ICU.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/ethics.htm
1 Feb 2008
Together internal medicine and the subspecialties are stronger
Members of the American College of Physicians met with the leaders of subspecialty societies to develop ways to better coordinate care, redesign medical education and support the medical profession.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/presidents.htm
1 Jan 2013
Relationships between primary care physicians, specialists may affect patient satisfaction
Patients gave higher ratings after a referral if the specialist trained with their primary care physician, a quasi-experimental study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/10/4.htm
10 Jan 2023