Search results for "Imaging"
Undiagnosed diseases program tries to crack the tough cases
When a condition stumps the experts, the experts turn to a center of last resort, the federal Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the National Institutes of Health. Medical teams take a “big picture” view and a fresh eye to pick up on what may have been missed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/mystery.htm
1 May 2012
ACP, Annals, Consumer Reports collaborate on high value care resources
ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine are collaborating with Consumer Reports to create a series of High Value Care resources to help patients understand the benefits, harms and costs of tests and treatments for common clinical issues.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/08/7.htm
8 May 2012
CMS modifies online enrollment
CMS has been making changes to its online enrollment system, PECOS.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/15/8.htm
15 May 2012
Internists becoming the ‘gatekeepers' for genetic testing
Genetic tests have made tremendous advances, and primary care physicians are going to be the ones who determine whether they're used, and how frequently. Here are a few pointers from Internal Medicine 2012 on what criteria to use.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/genetics.htm
1 Jun 2012
Generic irbesartan, escitalopram, ibandronate approved
This regulatory update includes a revision to the label of drospirenone-containing contraceptives and approval of the first generic versions of Avapro (irbesartan) and Avalide (irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide) tablets for the treatment of high blood pressure.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2012
IDSA diabetic foot infection guideline covers diagnosis and treatment
A new clinical practice guideline from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) provides detailed instruction on diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot infections.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/05/2.htm
5 Jun 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of enlargement and discomfort of the metacarpophalangeal joints
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 62-year-old man for a two-year history of enlargement and discomfort of the metacarpophalangeal joints of both hands.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/05/3.htm
5 Jun 2012
American College of Radiology identifies five imaging studies to question
In support of making wise choices about medical care, ACP and a number of other organizations joined the ABIM Foundation's Choosing Wisely Campaign and provided a list of five recommendations that physicians and patients should question.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/8.htm
19 Jun 2012
Guidelines on peripheral arterial ultrasound and physiologic testing
New guidelines describe the appropriate uses of arterial ultrasound and physiological testing for patients with known or suspected peripheral vascular disorders.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/7.htm
19 Jun 2012
TIA and minor stroke associated with disability at 90 days
A detailed prospective study of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and minor stroke found 15% of patients were disabled at 90 days, even though most of them did not have a recurrent event.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/25/2.htm
25 Sep 2012