Search results for "Dizziness"
MKSAP Quiz: Recent worsening of balance in Parkinson disease
A 76-year-old man is evaluated for recent worsening of balance. He has no dizziness or lightheadedness. The patient has an 8-year history of Parkinson disease treated with carbidopa-levodopa and entacapone. Findings from physical, cognitive, cerebellar, and sensory examinations are unremarkable. Which of the following is the most appropriate test to determine the patient's risk of falling backward?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/03/3.htm
3 Nov 2020
Warning about hand sanitizer; labeling changes for opioids
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/warning-about-hand-sanitizer-labeling-changes-for-opioids.htm
1 Sep 2020
Extended-release metformin recalled due to impurity
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/07/extended-release-metformin-recalled-due-to-impurity.htm
1 Jul 2020
Ranitidine pulled from market; COVID-19 updates
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/ranitidine-pulled-from-market-covid-19-updates.htm
1 Jun 2020
Latest COVID-19 studies identify predictors of poor outcomes, neurologic manifestations
Data from China provide new insights into disease characteristics, experts offer advice on caring for isolated older adults, and ACP and others release guidance on easing social distancing and other restrictions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/21/1.htm
21 Apr 2020
Isradipine did not slow Parkinson's disease progression in randomized trial
The researchers suggested that the studied dose might have been too low to be effective, while an accompanying editorial called for caution as research in this area moves forward.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/31/5.htm
31 Mar 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for anorexia, dizziness, weakness
A 45-year-old man is evaluated for anorexia, dizziness, and weakness. He was discharged from the hospital 5 days ago after transsphenoidal pituitary surgery for a pituitary macroadenoma abutting the optic chiasm. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/14/3.htm
14 Jan 2020
New report proposes solutions to drug shortages
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/new-report-proposes-solutions-to-drug-shortages.htm
1 Jan 2020
Internet-based rehab safe, effective for chronic vestibular syndrome, study finds
Patients with chronic vestibular syndrome were randomly assigned to a six-week internet-based intervention with weekly online sessions and 10 to 20 minutes of exercise a day, the internet-based intervention plus in-person physiotherapy support with home visits in weeks 1 and 3, or usual care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/12/2.htm
12 Nov 2019
Pulmonary illnesses linked to e-cigarette products
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/pulmonary-illnesses-linked-to-e-cigarette-products.htm
1 Nov 2019