Search results for "Screening"
Consider ‘pre-CKD’ prevalence among pre-diabetics
Consider ‘pre-CKD’ prevalence among pre-diabeticsBisphosphonates not associated with femoral fractures, study suggests
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/1.htm
30 Mar 2010
Updated C. difficile guidelines address changes in disease strain, drug effectiveness
Bupropion combined with weight-focused counseling helps women quit
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/5.htm
30 Mar 2010
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the ACP InternistWeekly item about lower pay driving physicians to cut their hours, and to the cover story that questioned the value of the annual physical exam.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/letters.htm
1 Apr 2010
Modeling study suggests diabetes screening cost-effective starting between 30 and 45
Modeling study suggests diabetes screening cost-effective starting between 30 and 45States' medical boards increased disciplinary actions in 2009
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/06/1.htm
6 Apr 2010
Summit covers myths and evidence of competing with clinics
Providers and administrators of retail medical clinics try to assess the evidence base behind the care delivered at these facilities. Office-based practitioners ignore the increasing number and expanding capabilities of storefront medicine clinics at their peril.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/conference.htm
1 May 2010
Health reform could improve the lives of patients, internists
Health reform legislation represents a historic shift in the federal government's role in health care, but debate continues whether it will be good for America and for internal medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/washington.htm
1 May 2010
HPV testing more sensitive than conventional screen
Many stent patients delay taking clopidogrel with adverse results
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/04/5.htm
4 May 2010
Vitamin B12 declines in patients taking metformin
MKSAP Quiz: weight loss, heat intolerance and tremor
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/25/2.htm
25 May 2010
MKSAP Quiz: thyroid nodule
Diclofenac linked to increased cardiovascular risks
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/15/3.htm
15 Jun 2010
A1cs are higher in black patients
A1cs are higher in black patientsAmerican Board of Internal Medicine sanctions physicians over exam questions
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/15/1.htm
15 Jun 2010