Search results for "Guidelines"
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of worsening hot flashes
A 56-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-year history of worsening hot flashes and night sweats. She reports that the night sweats awaken her several times nightly, resulting in fatigue and missed work. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/20/3.htm
20 Dec 2022
AHA statement reviews efficacy, safety of CAM therapies in patients with heart failure
Potentially beneficial complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies included omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, coenzyme Q10, D-ribose, and L-carnitine, the American Heart Association (AHA) said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/13/1.htm
13 Dec 2022
Inappropriate outpatient antibiotics linked to adverse drug events, excess health care costs
Prescriptions of antibiotics to U.S. adults with viral respiratory infections were associated with diarrhea, vulvovaginal candidiasis/vaginitis, and allergies, while use of an inappropriate antibiotic for bacterial infections was associated with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/15/4.htm
15 Nov 2022
CDC updates guideline on prescribing opioids for pain management
The guideline covers recommendations for primary care and other clinicians managing pain in outpatient settings and after patients are discharged from hospitals, EDs, or other facilities.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/08/1.htm
8 Nov 2022
Patients with provoked VTE often on anticoagulation longer than recommended
Three variables were associated with receiving anticoagulation for longer than three months after a provoked venous thromboembolism (VTE): direct oral anticoagulant use, history of VTE, and history of myocardial infarction.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/01/4.htm
1 Nov 2022
No easy ‘off switch’ for low back pain
There's no easy way to cure low back pain, but recommending a mix of therapies along with a dose of reassurance can often provide patients a measure of relief.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/no-easy-off-switch-for-low-back-pain.htm
1 Nov 2022
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for College governance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2022
Mixing and matching can work for back pain
This issue details management of back pain, a forum on monkeypox, and pearls about diagnosing delirium.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/mixing-and-matching-can-work-for-back-pain.htm
1 Nov 2022
Guideline suggests prescription medications when lifestyle change ineffective for weight loss
For adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related complications, the American Gastroenterological Association found moderate certainty of benefit for four medications: semaglutide, liraglutide, phentermine-topiramate ER, or naltrexone-bupropion.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/25/1.htm
25 Oct 2022
Strengthening exercises associated with lower all-cause mortality in older adults
The risk of all-cause mortality was lower in adults ages 65 years and older who engaged in two to six strengthening episodes per week, according to a new analysis that adjusted for frequency of moderate or vigorous aerobic exercise.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/25/2.htm
25 Oct 2022