Search results for "Geriatrics"
Lower systolic blood pressure target appears to improve outcomes in elderly patients without diabetes or stroke
Treating to lower systolic blood pressure targets in ambulatory adults ages 75 years and older led to better outcomes, specifically lower rates of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/24/1.htm
24 May 2016
Officer and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed. Terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall at Internal Medicine Meeting 2019 in Philadelphia.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/officer-and-regents-election-results-announced.htm
1 Mar 2019
Learn the warning signs for elder abuse, neglect
Only two of every 10 cases of elder abuse in the U.S. are detected annually. Learn the warning signs that may be present during an office visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/learn-the-warning-signs-for-elder-abuse-neglect.htm
1 Jul 2018
Incontinence can hide in middle age
Women may suffer debilitating quality-of-life issues from urinary incontinence yet never mention it to their primary care physicians. The condition can be successfully managed by nonsurgical and nonpharmacological means, if physicians can tactfully bring up the subject first.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/02/incontinence.htm
1 Feb 2015
Study details comprehensive models to decrease care fragmentation in older adults
Grassroots initiative helps promote primary care
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/09/5.htm
9 Nov 2010
Finesse required to treat anxiety in the elderly
Elderly patients may have many concerns on their mind. Maintaining their independence and managing their finances are two. But when does worry become anxiety? And how can internists not only manage chronic diseases but also ensure that patients are able to care for themselves?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/elderly.htm
1 Jan 2013
Seeking clarity for opioid prescribing
Doctors continue to be frustrated by their patients' chronic pain problems, due to a lack of evidence on opioids' long-term effectiveness and strong evidence of potential harms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/opioids.htm
1 Apr 2015
Unmask malnutrition with careful questions
Increasing awareness of the harmful effects of under- and overnutrition can in turn increase nutritional assessments in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/nutrition.htm
1 Apr 2015
Targeting glycemic control in the elderly
The challenge in diabetes treatment used to be getting patients' blood glucose low enough. But recent evidence has shown that, at least for elderly diabetics, hypoglycemia may be as much or more of a problem as hyperglycemia.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/hypoglycemia.htm
1 Oct 2014
Shared visits improve access, productivity and satisfaction
Shared office visits provide groups of patients with more time with their doctors, not less, and come under the rubric of smart care. Learn how leading institutions have adopted them.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/shared.htm
1 Oct 2009