Search results for "Lipids"
Calculate ‘sum of the parts' to pinpoint CV risk in women
Women face a steep increase in cardiovascular risk after menopause, requiring internists to incorporate composite indicators into the annual exam at midlife.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/calculate-sum-of-the-parts-to-pinpoint-cv-risk-in-women.htm
1 Jan 2018
Investing in EHRs pays off in paperless perks
Second in a six-part series on small practice issues.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/ehrs.htm
1 Feb 2008
A silent syndrome with serious side effects
Polycystic ovary syndrome can cause infertility, diabetes and/or metabolic syndrome, and distressing physical symptoms like hirsutism and alopecia. Fortunately, once internists recognize the symptoms the condition can be managed effectively.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/pcos.htm
1 Feb 2009
Cardiologists highlight prevention, clopidogrel
Subspecialists leading the Internal Medicine 2010 cardiology pre-course offer advice, but also accept some from general internists about preventing cardiovascular events in high-risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/cardiology.htm
1 Jun 2010
Consider age, sex when determining need for statins, study suggests
Cholesterol treatment recommendations could be improved by using age- and sex-specific thresholds for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/10/1.htm
10 Mar 2015
Warnings on fluoroquinolones, antipsychotics, becaplermin
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2008
What's new in other College publications
ACP Hospitalist, ACP Press, Annals In the Clinic, MKSAP, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/highlights.htm
1 Sep 2008
Studies of LDL levels, therapies support treatment of those older than age 70
A retrospective study found the association between low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and cardiovascular events to increase with age, while a meta-analysis highlighted the benefits of statins and other lipid-lowering therapies in older patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/17/4.htm
17 Nov 2020
MKSAP Quiz: hospitalization for fever, chills, hypotension and dyspnea
A 64-year-old woman is hospitalized for a 2-day history of fever and chills and a 1-day history of hypotension and dyspnea. Medical history is significant for adenocarcinoma of the colon diagnosed 3 weeks ago for which she had a partial colectomy. Her course was complicated by the development of a polymicrobial intra-abdominal abscess. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate treatment option for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/12/3.htm
12 Mar 2013
Warnings on clopidogrel, high-dose simvastatin, ear candles
Warnings, recalls and approvals from the Food and Drug Administration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/fda.htm
1 May 2010