Search results for "Heart failure"
Sussing out sleep apnea disorders
Given the prevalence of poor sleep habits, determining sleep apnea can be difficult during a time-pressed visit. Asking the rights questions is key.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/apnea.htm
1 Mar 2015
CPAP didn't reduce cardiac events in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and pre-existing CVD
Prescribing continuous positive airway pressure with the sole purpose of reducing future cardiovascular events in asymptomatic patients with obstructive sleep apnea and established cardiovascular disease cannot be recommended, an editorial stated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/30/1.htm
30 Aug 2016
Wearable tech shows promise in clinical care
Smart watches and fitness trackers could offer a remote connection to patients, as well as a way of tracking their progress on meeting health goals. But their application depends on the patient and the physician.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/technology.htm
1 Nov 2015
Promoting literacy to increase adherence
Roughly 80 million Americans navigate health care's complexities with limited health literacy skills. Learn easy steps that help patients understand what they need to do, without the need for formal literacy screening or for questions that might embarrass a patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/literacy.htm
1 Jul 2011
New warnings required for nonaspirin NSAIDs
The agency is also requesting that these changes be made to the labels of over-the-counter nonaspirin NSAIDs.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/14/4.htm
14 Jul 2015
HPV vaccination now impacts practice later
This issue covers such topics as HPV vaccination, news from ObesityWeek, and a preview of upcoming events at Internal Medicine Meeting 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/editors.htm
1 Feb 2017
Longer cardiac screening intervals may be effective, cost-effective in childhood cancer survivors
Less frequent echocardiographic screening of childhood cancer survivors may effectively detect asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction (ALVD) and may be more cost-effective than screening per the Children's Oncology Group (COG) guidelines, according to 2 new studies published in the May 20 Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/20/4.htm
20 May 2014
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
Tiotropium improves asthma symptoms as well as salmeterol
Quick phone calls show same effect as group classes for heart failure
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/28/6.htm
28 Sep 2010
Advance care planning should be a standard
Good advance care planning should happen early in the treatment process to ensure that any treatment reflects the patient's values, goals, hopes, and fears.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/end-of-life.htm
1 Nov 2016