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Several modifiable risk factors for erectile dysfunction, including obesity, physical activity, and alcohol intake, were identified by a recent Australian study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/29/5.htm
29 Apr 2014
Urinary incontinence is overlooked but treatable
This issue covers topics including urinary incontinence, the new drug class of SGLT2 inhibitors for diabetes, and more on the principles of diabetes care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/02/editors.htm
1 Feb 2015
Preventive aspirin inflames opinions
Aspirin's long-standing role in cardiovascular health does not resolve its precise benefit in terms of cardiovascular prevention, specifically in patients who haven't had a myocardial infarction or stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/aspirin.htm
1 May 2015
Aspirin's use, effectiveness debated
This issue covers topics including aspirin's role in cardiovascular health, conference coverage for palliative care, and the growth of free clinics in medical education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/editors.htm
1 May 2015
Improving rural health takes effort, energy
The need for improvements in the prevention of obesity and diabetes rates in poor and underserved communities has driven new outreach programs that range from smoking cessation in high school to dietary support in grocery stores.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/rural-health.htm
1 Sep 2015
Mind-body role may matter in heart disease
Research is increasingly indicating a relationship, if not a causal link, between depression and anxiety and heart disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/heart-disease.htm
1 Oct 2015
Screening for PTSD after life-threatening medical events
Internists are in position to screen for and spot signs of post-traumatic stress disorder following life-threatening medical events such as heart attack and stroke. Yet this is not always part of usual care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/ptsd.htm
1 Nov 2015
Internal medicine can slow climate change, improve health
ACP is once again proactively addressing an issue of importance to human health: climate change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/presidents.htm
1 Jul 2016
Nonadherence to antihypertensive medications common in Medicare beneficiaries
Rates of nonadherence varied by patient age, drug class, race and ethnicity, and state of residence.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/09/20/1.htm
20 Sep 2016
The never-ending push-pull of statins
Statins have proven their potential to reduce end-point outcomes, such as death from cardiovascular disease. But the drug class also has some downsides, and the pros and the cons become a close call.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/statins.htm
1 Apr 2017