Search results for "Cardiology"
Highly sensitive troponin T assay predicts cardiac risk in healthy patients
New food allergy guidelines aid diagnosis, management
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/5.htm
14 Dec 2010
Improving systems of care theme of IHI's national conference
Improving systems of care theme of IHI's national conferenceGuidelines issued for preventing first strokes
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/1.htm
14 Dec 2010
Obituary
James T. Dove, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/obit.htm
1 Jan 2011
New research creates debates on calcium's benefits vs. risks
It has been a longstanding assumption in medicine that calcium, to paraphrase the milk commercial, does a body good.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/calcium.htm
1 Jan 2011
Cognitive behavioral therapy improves outcomes in CHD
Cognitive behavioral therapy reduces the risk of repeat cardiac events in patients with coronary heart disease, a new trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/01/6.htm
1 Feb 2011
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue and exertional dyspnea
Breast cancer risk higher with hormone therapy started close to menopause, study indicatesBevacizumab tied to higher rate of fatal adverse eventsASCO statement: Advanced cancer care should be tailored to patient preferences
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/3.htm
8 Feb 2011
Simple tools, teamwork manage depression in primary care
Embedding mental health professionals directly into a primary care setting threatens to add complexity to primary care's already hefty ‘to do” list. Clinics that have accomplished that task explain how not only was it easier than expected, but it adds tremendous benefits to the practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/depression.htm
1 Mar 2011
Internal Medicine 2011 offers several new pre-courses
New offerings at ACP's annual meeting will include learning how to use portable ultrasound technology, the anatomy behind and diagnoses of common orthopedic complains, and an expanded neurological course including headache, dizziness and stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/IM.htm
1 Mar 2011
Clopidogrel may improve outcomes after CABG in patients with MI
Unapproved prescription cough, cold, allergy meds pulled
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/6.htm
8 Mar 2011
An easy screen for an overlooked disease
Despite poor awareness and a lack of training on handling peripheral artery disease, internists can and should be able to recognize the symptoms and manage 95% of cases. Experts advise how to diagnose and treat the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/PAD.htm
1 Apr 2011