Search results for "Shared decision making"
Balancing benefits and harms of pain meds in older adults
Pain guidelines issued by medical societies call for nondrug therapies and exercise as primary recommendations for chronic pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/balancing-benefits-and-harms-of-pain-meds-in-older-adults.htm
1 Jul 2023
Start screening for colorectal cancer at age 50 years, ACP suggests
An update of ACP's 2019 guidance statement on the topic suggests that clinicians start screening for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic average-risk adults at age 50 years and consider not screening those between the ages of 45 and 49 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/01/1.htm
1 Aug 2023
Swallowing gone wrong in EoE
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is uncommon but also underdiagnosed: Patients may not seek care for their symptoms, and physicians may not be aware of the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/swallowing-gone-wrong-in-eoe.htm
1 Sep 2023
RSV vaccines new tool for physicians
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended in June that adults ages 60 years and older may receive a single dose of an RSV vaccine, using shared clinical decision making.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/rsv-vaccines-new-tool-for-physicians.htm
1 Oct 2023
New vaccines are on the scene
This month's issue addresses new vaccines, screening for anxiety, and detecting and treating loneliness.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/new-vaccines-are-on-the-scene.htm
1 Oct 2023
Review offers guidance on selecting medications for COPD
Researchers suggest ways for clinicians to assess cognitive function, manual dexterity/strength, and peak inspiratory flow before choosing an inhaled medication delivery system for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/21/4.htm
21 Nov 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of insomnia
An 87-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of bothersome insomnia. She reports taking up to 2 hours to fall asleep. She also feels that her sleep is less refreshing. What is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/21/3.htm
21 Nov 2023
U.S. statin use plateaued in 2013 to 2018
Most U.S. adults with the strongest guideline recommendations for primary prevention with statins are not receiving them, including those with diabetes, extremely high cholesterol levels, or 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease over 20%, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/05/1.htm
5 Dec 2023
Afib guideline updates diagnosis, management strategies
An updated guideline from cardiology societies places new emphasis on lifestyle and risk factor modification in patients with atrial fibrillation and risk for recurrence when afib occurs after surgery, among other changes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/12/4.htm
12 Dec 2023
ACIP releases 2024 Adult Immunization Schedule featuring new vaccines
The latest recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) address vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus, mpox, COVID-19, and meningitis, among others.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/16/1.htm
16 Jan 2024