Search results for "Weight management"
Assessing BMI, waist size vital to prevent worsening obesity
Body mass index and waist circumference are at the core of diagnosing obesity, yet these measurements are often bypassed in the typical office visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/measuring.htm
1 Jan 2008
Practical strategies should guide doctors' talks about weight
A new scientific statement offers advice on communicating evidence-based strategies about weight loss to overweight and obese patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/16/2.htm
16 Aug 2011
Fighting obesity means fighting evolution's urges to gorge
Physicians seeking to counsel patients on weight management need to start early, be proactive and discuss activity and nutrition at every visit, said one presenter at Internal Medicine 2012.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/obesity.htm
1 Jun 2012
Weight-loss drug and at-home HIV test approved
This regulatory update covers approval of lorcaserin HCl for chronic weight management, as well as a new at-home mouth swab test for HIV 1 and 2.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2012
HIV prophylaxis and new weight loss drug approved
This regulatory update covers label changes for dalfampridine and approvals for the first generic versions of montelukast sodium for asthma.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2012
New research, drugs may change care of common conditions
Developments in fields such as diabetic nephropathy and weight loss share a common theme: There is no magic bullet. The solution is to offer care tailored to the patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/editors.htm
1 Nov 2012
Doctors don't have to dread discussing dieting
Many internists are not discussing obesity and weight loss with their patients, even though they have the best opportunity to offer counseling about diet and new drugs that are now available to help.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/diet.htm
1 Nov 2012
The next issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
The November issue of ACP Internist features stories about individualized treatment goals for diabetics, how to discuss dieting and weight management, and ways to diagnose skin and soft tissue infections.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/06/8.htm
6 Nov 2012
Guidelines define an adjunctive role for weight loss and other prescription medications in obesity management
Knowledgeable prescribing of weight loss medications, and choosing other necessary prescription medications with favorable weight profiles, can aid in the prevention and management of obesity and can be useful for patients who have been unsuccessful with diet and exercise alone, according to a clinical practice guideline.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/27/1.htm
27 Jan 2015
Experts agree on principles of diabetes care
Learn 10 guiding principles for the care of people with or at risk for diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/02/diabetesqa.htm
1 Feb 2015