Search results for "Drug therapy"
Internists likely to see unprovoked first seizure
It's common for internists to see and receive referrals back for unprovoked first seizures, leading to considerations of treatment versus waiting.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/seizures.htm
1 Sep 2015
BNP-guided therapy helps heart failure outcomes, no effect in hospitalizations
Updated C. difficile guidelines address changes in disease strain, drug effectiveness
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/4.htm
30 Mar 2010
Time to curb the rising costs of prescription drugs
The U.S. will see the largest increase in per capita costs in pharmaceuticals among developed markets through 2018. The CREATES Act: Ending Regulatory Abuse, Protecting Consumers, and Ensuring Drug Price Competition would approve federal and state regulation on costs to allow for return on investment by manufacturers but ensure affordability for patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/10/presidents.htm
1 Oct 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Maintenance of epilepsy drug
Specialist groups issue clinical alert to guide clopidogrel prescribers
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/3.htm
29 Jun 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Cardioversion to restore normal sinus rhythm?
A 71-year-old man presents for a routine visit. He has a history of hypertension and atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/mksap.htm
1 Apr 2009
Functional gut disorders become clearer as models emerge
One major finding is that irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia are connected.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/functional-gut-disorders-become-clearer-as-models-emerge.htm
1 Jan 2019
AHA/ASA releases updated guidelines for primary prevention of stroke
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association last week released updated guidelines on the primary prevention of stroke that included new recommendations on the use of statins, blood pressure management, and risk stratification for atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/04/4.htm
4 Nov 2014
MKSAP Quiz: High BP and oral contraception
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for high blood pressure that manifested 4 months after she began taking an oral contraceptive pill. Despite stopping the oral contraceptive pill, her blood pressure has remained high. Following a physical exam, lab results and a kidney angiogram, what is the most appropriate next step in management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2013
Benefits of bisphosphonates after five years debated
Bisphosphonate treatment that continues beyond five years might not provide additional fracture prevention benefit, concluded a review by the FDA.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/15/7.htm
15 May 2012
What's new in ACP Hospitalist
What's new in ACP Hospitalist and other College publications, including nutritional support in the hospital and the release of free ACP Summer Session recordings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/highlights.htm
1 Sep 2009