Search results for "Literature review"
New guideline encourages use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in adults
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's guideline update addresses use of multicomponent brief therapies for insomnia, as well as single therapies such as stimulus control and relaxation therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/22/5.htm
22 Dec 2020
Moving forward with AI in health care
Coauthors of an ACP policy position paper outlined their hopes and reservations for artificial intelligence in medicine, underscoring the importance of continued physician education and alignment of regulatory definitions and policies.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/moving-forward-with-ai-in-health-care.htm
1 Oct 2024
New UTI treatment, AI sepsis risk calculator approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2024
Hepatitis B vaccine now recommended for adults ages 19 through 59 years
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has changed its guidance to encourage clinicians to offer the vaccine to adult patients, rather than target those with risk factors or wait for it to be requested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/05/1.htm
5 Apr 2022
AHA statement reviews efficacy, safety of CAM therapies in patients with heart failure
Potentially beneficial complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies included omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, coenzyme Q10, D-ribose, and L-carnitine, the American Heart Association (AHA) said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/13/1.htm
13 Dec 2022
BiPAP machines, masks recalled
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/bipap-machines-masks-recalled.htm
1 Nov 2022
Self-managed exercise may work for knee osteoarthritis
Self-managed physical therapy exercises such as aerobics, aquatics, strengthening and proprioception were effective for knee osteoarthritis, a literature review concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/06/5.htm
6 Nov 2012
Leadership, Leadership Day, and ‘purple’ as a guide
ACP's Chief Advocacy Officer issues a challenge to members of the College to be more “purple” in their outlook in order to achieve goals as a team, even when they disagree.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/leadership-leadership-day-and-purple-as-a-guide.htm
1 Jul 2023
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https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/04/6.htm
4 Dec 2018
Little evidence supports interventions to reduce hospital readmissions
There's no definitive evidence that any single intervention reduces 30-day hospital readmissions, a literature review concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/18/5.htm
18 Oct 2011