Search results for "Nutrition"
Phone calls ease isolation during COVID-19
A trial measuring the effect of phone calls to homebound adults early in the pandemic found improvements in loneliness, depression, and anxiety.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/02/phone-calls-ease-isolation-during-covid-19.htm
1 Feb 2022
Guidelines update management of eosinophilic esophagitis
Recommendations from the American Gastroenterological Association and the Joint Task Force for Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters cover use of proton-pump inhibitors, steroids, diets, and endoscopic dilation.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/04/4.htm
4 May 2020
Guidelines update management of eosinophilic esophagitis
Recommendations from the American Gastroenterological Association and the Joint Task Force for Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters cover use of proton-pump inhibitors, steroids, diets, and endoscopic dilation.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/05/4.htm
5 May 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Chronic intermittent nonbloody diarrhea
A 25-year-old woman is evaluated for chronic intermittent nonbloody diarrhea with associated abdominal cramping, burping, and bloating. Symptoms began several months ago. Following a physical exam and stool testing, what is the most likely cause of this patient's diarrheal illness?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/3.htm
18 May 2021
New Board Prep and Diabetes for the Internist ACP course recordings now available
The six-hour Diabetes for the Internist recording and the 41 lectures of the ACP Board Prep Course are available to ACP members and nonmembers, with an opportunity for ACP members to earn CME and MOC credit.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/24/6.htm
24 Aug 2021
New diabetes drug, new indication for eosinophilic esophagitis
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/07/new-diabetes-drug-new-indication-for-eosinophilic-esophagitis.htm
1 Jul 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Transfer prevented by low food intake, new bruising, gross hematuria
A 70-year-old malnourished man with a 4-year history of Alzheimer dementia is admitted to the intensive care unit from the emergency department for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia and impending respiratory failure. He is inattentive and confused and has a weak productive cough. What is the most likely diagnosis?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/3.htm
2 Oct 2012
USPSTF lowers age for starting diabetes screening from 40 to 35 years
Primary care clinicians should screen all overweight or obese adults ages 35 to 70 years for diabetes and prediabetes and should offer interventions for those with either condition, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently recommended.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/31/2.htm
31 Aug 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Difficult-to-control hypertension
A 62-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for difficult-to-control hypertension. He also has chronic kidney disease and hyperlipidemia. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/24/3.htm
24 Aug 2021
Register for ACP's new one-day virtual diabetes course
Internists who attend “Diabetes for the Internist: ACP Virtual Live” will learn the latest information on caring for patients with diabetes, gain CME/MOC, and have their clinical questions answered by experts in the field.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/5.htm
18 May 2021