Search results for "Hypertension"
Giant-cell arteritis needs prompt action for good outcomes
The differential diagnosis of this condition can be challenging because many conditions can mimic it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/giant-cell-arteritis-needs-prompt-action-for-good-outcomes.htm
1 May 2021
Osteoarthritis can ease with easy changes
An optimal regimen starting with nonpharmacologic measures can help patients achieve notable relief.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/osteoarthritis-can-ease-with-easy-changes.htm
1 May 2021
Correcting medicine's use of race in clinical algorithms
Recent efforts have pushed institutions to reconsider the use of race not just in estimating kidney function, but in a variety of algorithms and scores.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/correcting-medicines-use-of-race-in-clinical-algorithms.htm
1 May 2021
First device approved to treat congenital heart disease
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/first-device-approved-to-treat-congenital-heart-disease.htm
1 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up of abdominal, pelvic CT scan
A 38-year-old woman is seen in follow-up to discuss the findings of an abdominal and pelvic CT scan done to evaluate renal colic, which has since resolved. The abdominal CT scan showed two small nonobstructing renal calculi in the right kidney and a 1.6-cm left adrenal mass. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/06/3.htm
6 Apr 2021
Watch out for NAFLD, treat ASAP
While nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis are dynamic processes that can progress and regress, lifestyle modification, including diet, is a must for all patients, wherever they are in their disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/watch-out-for-nafld-treat-asap.htm
1 Apr 2021
Exercise a fitting path to improved health
Some physicians tout successes in getting patients moving more by suggesting incremental changes in their activity levels, and also by highlighting the more immediately visible payoffs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/exercise-a-fitting-path-to-improved-health.htm
1 Apr 2021
FDA OKs marketing of devices for snoring, brain protection
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/fda-oks-marketing-of-devices-for-snoring-brain-protection.htm
1 Apr 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea, edema
A 62-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-year history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea on exertion, and lower-extremity edema. He has been hospitalized twice in the past year for heart failure. Following a physical exam and electrocardiogram, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/23/3.htm
23 Mar 2021
Meta-analysis finds no association between beta-blocker therapy, depression
Beta-blockers did not appear to affect depression or other psychiatric adverse events, with the possible exception of sleep-related disorders, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/23/5.htm
23 Mar 2021