Search results for "Prescriptions"
‘Year of the Lung’ draws attention to COPD, asthma
Chronic respiratory disease is projected to be the third most common cause of death by 2020, but it currently underestimated. This year's American Thoracic Society meeting focuses on issues to bring them to the attention of the rest of the medical community.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/thoracic-copd.htm
1 Jul 2010
Systemic problems common with rheumatoid arthritis
A look at rheumatoid arthritis finds that its risks aren't always recognized for the constellation of effects it can lead to.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2010
Glucosamine ineffective for low back pain
MKSAP Quiz: Managing COPD
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/13/2.htm
13 Jul 2010
Insurance company's anti-antacid project had little effect
Low-risk, low-PSA prostate cancer receiving aggressive interventions
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/03/5.htm
3 Aug 2010
Physicians avoid e-prescribing even if they have access
Call for spring 2011 Board of Governors resolutionsExpert panel: physicians need to practice better lifestyle medicineLast chance to register for Webinar on EHR meaningful use
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/03/6.htm
3 Aug 2010
Medicare expands tobacco cessation coverage
ACP announces new Division of Medical Practice, Professionalism & QualityACP Chapter meetings coming up
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/31/7.htm
31 Aug 2010
Rhode Island practice adopts patient-centered medical home
A patient-centered medical home model lets one physician focus on a proactive, holistic approach of preventive care. The reward was recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/success.htm
1 Sep 2010
Should doctors worry about online ratings?
Consumers have free rein to anonymously post negative comments online about their physicians. Some are fighting back, while others learn how to turn potentially negative posting into a positive promotional tool for their practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/online.htm
1 Sep 2010
Long-term oral bisphosphonates may double esophageal cancer risk
Long-term oral bisphosphonates may double esophageal cancer riskNew reports signal health care costs for this decade
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/14/1.htm
14 Sep 2010
New reports signal health care costs for this decade
MKSAP Quiz: multiple sclerosis
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/14/2.htm
14 Sep 2010