Search results for "Guidelines"
IDSA updates guidelines for uncomplicated urinary tract infections
IDSA updates guidelines for uncomplicated urinary tract infectionsScreening mammography may be less accurate in women with previous breast cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/01/1.htm
1 Mar 2011
Why and how to monitor hypertension at home
Home measurement of high blood pressure overcomes variability inherent in office measurements, delivers better assessment of systolic pressure (and hence, of possible cardiovascular events) and offers a better chance of discontinuing drug therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/home.htm
1 Mar 2011
ACP appoints new senior vice president for medical education
ACP has appointed Patrick C. Alguire, FACP, to the position of senior vice president for medical education.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/01/11.htm
1 Mar 2011
Treat metabolic syndrome's many components
Metabolic syndrome's prevalence has rapidly advanced in just the past decade. But medical societies don't recommend treating it as a distinct entity. They'd rather that physicians address the individual components of the illness, and encourage lifestyle modifications as the primary way to achieve such a goal.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/metabolic.htm
1 Mar 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
Start preparing now for ICD-10's looming requirements
The new code set is much larger and will impact not only office staff but vendors. It's now time to start preparing for the transition, which is closer than you think.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/coding.htm
1 Mar 2011
How to say no
With the rise of direct-to-consumer advertising and the easy availability of medical information on the Internet, it's more common than ever for patients to come to a doctor's appointment with specific requests for treatment or tests, and expect to receive them.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/editors.htm
1 Mar 2011
Guideline issued for diagnosis, treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome
Guideline issued for diagnosis, treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndromeAntihypertensives lower risk for CVD patients without hypertension
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/1.htm
8 Mar 2011
Drug adverse events affect patients' choices more than benefits
Central line infections in ICUs fell 58% between 2001 and 2009
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/5.htm
8 Mar 2011
Joint guidelines released for recognition, accreditation of patient-centered medical homes
The American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Osteopathic Association released joint guidelines last week on recognition and accreditation of patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/15/9.htm
15 Mar 2011