Search results for "Sleep"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for daytime sleepiness
A 31-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of daytime sleepiness. She falls asleep while watching TV, at the theater, and occasionally during a meal. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/15/3.htm
15 Jun 2021
Finding financial well-being
Among many competing priorities, early career physicians often don't know where to begin with personal finance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/finding-financial-well-being.htm
1 Jun 2023
Sussing out sleep apnea disorders
Given the prevalence of poor sleep habits, determining sleep apnea can be difficult during a time-pressed visit. Asking the rights questions is key.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/apnea.htm
1 Mar 2015
Tips for workplace wellness
With nearly 63% of physicians reporting one or more signs of burnout, two experts offered advice on making changes to help prevent it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/tips-for-workplace-wellness.htm
1 Jul 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for recurrent syncope
A 25-year-old man is evaluated for recurrent syncope. The syncopal episodes are abrupt and without prodrome and have occurred several times during the past year. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and ECG, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/mksap-quiz-evaluation-for-recurrent-syncope.htm
1 Jun 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Occasional premature heartbeats
A 72-year-old man is evaluated during a routine physical examination. He feels well and reports no exertional limitations. Following a physical exam, heart sounds are regular, with occasional premature beats associated with cannon a waves on neck examination. Following tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/30/3.htm
30 May 2023
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Oct 2023
In time for Halloween, health care specters arise
ACP's Chief Advocacy Officer explains why the state of U.S. primary health care keeps her up at night.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/in-time-for-halloween-health-care-specters-arise.htm
1 Oct 2023
Meta-analysis finds no association between beta-blocker therapy, depression
Beta-blockers did not appear to affect depression or other psychiatric adverse events, with the possible exception of sleep-related disorders, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/23/5.htm
23 Mar 2021
CBT improved severe fatigue after COVID-19, Dutch trial finds
After randomization, patients with severe fatigue three to 12 months after COVID-19 infection benefited from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) compared to usual care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/16/2.htm
16 May 2023