Search results for "Opioids"
Warning for tofacitinib; generic pregabalin approved
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/warning-for-tofacitinib-generic-pregabalin-approved.htm
1 Sep 2019
Options vary for acute pain management
This issue covers guidelines on chronic pain, the utility of the bedside exam, and a new shingles vaccination.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/options-vary-for-acute-pain-management.htm
1 Feb 2018
Making opiates safe, efficient in the office
Managing opiates leads to a host of issues with patients, for pre-empting pain while ensuring communication of clear limits and preventing abuse. These goals confound many internists, but clear-cut and easy guidelines presented at Internal Medicine 2012 can help internists achieve the best outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/opiates.htm
1 Jun 2012
Cholesterol management becomes more complicated
This issue covers topics such as cholesterol management, wearable health care technology, and post-traumatic stress disorder after a life-threatening illness.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/editors.htm
1 Nov 2015
Large valsartan recall, new warnings for fluoroquinolones
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/large-valsartan-recall-new-warnings-for-fluoroquinolones.htm
1 Sep 2018
Screening, brief intervention in primary care appear ineffective for reducing drug use
Screening and brief intervention targeting drug use do not appear to be effective in primary care, according to the findings of 2 recent studies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/12/4.htm
12 Aug 2014
Coping skills, counseling best for low back pain
Despite all the best evidence and guidelines, patients with low back pain are still spending time, effort and money on things that aren't helping them in the long run.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/back-pain.htm
1 Nov 2013
FDA issues alert for CellCept, recalls for Solodyn, Digitek
An overview of agency actions, including an alert for CellCept and recalls for Solodyn and Digitek.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/fda.htm
1 Jul 2008
Outpatient pulmonary embolism treatment not inferior to inpatient management, study finds
Outpatient care for pulmonary embolism (PE) can safely and effectively be used in place of inpatient care in patients with low risk of death, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/12/6.htm
12 Jul 2011
Letter to the Editor
A different approach to pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/letter.htm
1 Jun 2015