Search results for "Genetics"
Talking about migraines
Collecting good data is the first step in sorting through the many drugs and devices that are used to treat migraines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/talking-about-migraines.htm
1 Jul 2019
Taking a weight off diabetes care
Not only is the focus on weight not beneficial to diabetes patients, it can cause other health consequences such as weight cycling and eating disorders.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/taking-a-weight-off-diabetes-care.htm
1 Sep 2020
Warning on IBS drug for patients without gallbladders
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/fda.htm
1 May 2017
Understanding heart failure in African Americans
African Americans have a higher incidence of heart disease at a younger age, and they meet fewer criteria for ideal cardiovascular health, such as nonsmoking, physical activity, and lower body mass index.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/understanding-heart-failure-in-african-americans.htm
1 Nov 2019
Even rare inherited cancer syndromes lurk in your practice
Pop quiz: How many health care rating schemes are out there?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/nine.htm
1 May 2008
Sniffing out smell disorders
Awareness and early diagnosis are key to improving outcomes in cases of like anosmia and hyposmia, experts say.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/sniffing-out-smell-disorders.htm
1 Mar 2019
Influence, interactions, and ethical dilemmas
Advances in technology, genetics, and evolving financial reimbursement models continue to create new ethical conundrums or add layers or twists to age-old debates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/influence-interactions-and-ethical-dilemmas.htm
1 May 2019
Big data and the bog of information
Key questions exist to adopting consumer-grade medical devices, such as how to analyze vast quantities of data in a meaningful way.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/big-data-and-the-bog-of-information.htm
1 Sep 2018
Study examines patients' perspectives on direct-to-consumer genetic tests
An editorial concluded that deceptive marketing messages by genomic testing companies create unrealistic expectations about the health benefits of at-home genetic tests.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/01/1.htm
1 Mar 2016
Recalls, research for generic drug safety
Probable carcinogens have been found in angiotensin-receptor blockers, but experts say generic drugs remain safe overall.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/recalls-research-for-generic-drug-safety.htm
1 Jan 2020