Alzheimer's advances pose challenges
A new test and new treatments for Alzheimer's disease may offer patients hope but could also raise more questions than they answer, with careful balancing of risks and benefits required.
A new test and new treatments for Alzheimer's disease may offer patients hope but could also raise more questions than they answer, with careful balancing of risks and benefits required.
Some research shows cancer incidence rates slowly creeping up in younger patients, prompting questions about what's behind the numbers and how physicians can best address it with their patients.
At a time of significant political polarization, funding the government becomes critical and difficult.
For many Americans, it is difficult to see a physician for an acute symptom, and almost impossible to get a primary care appointment for routine care in a reasonable amount of time.
New concepts in the field of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include pre-COPD, which is defined by normal spirometry in the presence of symptoms, and PRISm, or preserved ratio impaired spirometry.
A federal ruling over a patent dispute could lead to long-term effects on health care spending in the United States, a recent study indicated.
Patients and physicians may look at clinical diagnoses, and misdiagnoses, very differently, a recent study found.
Pregnancy brings a lot of women into medical care, creating an opportunity for education, patient counseling, and even disease diagnosis.
A pathogenic sequence variation in either the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene occurs in about one in 400 people, according to the National Cancer Institute.
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP.
A 41-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for increasing fatigue and dyspnea with exertion. He was recently diagnosed with acute uncomplicated cystitis and started a course of nitrofurantoin 3 days ago. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional management?
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for College governance.
This month's issue covers Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer mutations, and "skinny label" generic drugs.