Search results for "Nutrition"
Don't miss these rare GI diseases
An expert offers evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and treating five rare disorders of the GI system at Internal Medicine Meeting 2022.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/dont-miss-these-rare-gi-diseases.htm
1 Jul 2022
Get hip to hip pain assessment
HIPROT becomes an easy acronym to remember when evaluating hip pain, one expert said at Internal Medicine Meeting 2022.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/get-hip-to-hip-pain-assessment.htm
1 Jul 2022
Tools to help track social determinants of health
There has been increased recognition of the impact of addressing social determinants of health.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/tools-to-help-track-social-determinants-of-health.htm
1 Jul 2022
New diabetes drug, new indication for eosinophilic esophagitis
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/new-diabetes-drug-new-indication-for-eosinophilic-esophagitis.htm
1 Jul 2022
Review suggests optimal dose of omega-3 fatty acids for reducing blood pressure
The optimal intake for both systolic and diastolic blood pressure reduction is 2 to 3 g/d, according to a dose-response meta-analysis of 71 randomized controlled trials, although an editorial said omega-3s “are still not fully ready for prime time.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/07/2.htm
7 Jun 2022
Post-COVID-19 clinic director offers tips on lingering symptoms
The first step to treating patients with postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) is simple, one expert said: Believe them.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/post-covid-19-clinic-director-offers-tips-on-lingering-symptoms.htm
1 Jun 2022
FDA considers new approach to safe disposal of opioids
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/fda-considers-new-approach-to-safe-disposal-of-opioids.htm
1 Jun 2022
Coffee associated with lower mortality regardless of whether sugar is added
A prospective cohort study in the U.K. found that risk for death was lower among those who drank unsweetened or sugar-sweetened coffee, while the results for coffee with artificial sweeteners were less clear.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/31/1.htm
31 May 2022
Tailoring diabetes screening by race, ethnicity may lead to earlier diagnosis
Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to determine the body mass index and age thresholds for diabetes screening in major racial/ethnic minority populations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/10/1.htm
10 May 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 8-week history of postprandial abdominal pain
A 54-year-old man is evaluated for an 8-week history of postprandial, gnawing, epigastric abdominal pain after every meal. Pain begins 30 minutes after eating, persists for 1 hour, and gradually resolves. Following a physical exam and upper endoscopy, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/10/3.htm
10 May 2022