Search results for "Cardiovascular Disease"
Melatonin not associated with increased diabetes, cardiovascular disease risk
Researchers reviewed data from three longitudinal studies of health care professionals to parse out potential effects of self-reported melatonin use on overall health.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/05/14/2.htm
14 May 2024
Treating obesity as a disease
Obesity stems from genetics and environmental factors, but bias by physicians and the public may interfere with treating it as a disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/treating-obesity-as-a-disease.htm
1 Jul 2024
Anxiety, depression treatment linked with improved outcomes in cardiovascular disease
Patients who had been hospitalized and had both cardiovascular disease and a mental health condition were 75% less likely to be readmitted if they received psychotherapy and medication for their anxiety or depression.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/26/4.htm
26 Mar 2024
Considerations about cannabis
As more states legalize recreational and medical cannabis, hospital physicians are finding themselves caring for regular users more frequently.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/considerations-about-cannabis.htm
1 May 2024
Aspirin may benefit some people without cardiovascular disease, new analysis finds
An editorial accompanying the study concluded that it is reasonable to recommend aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in select patients, including those who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease with low bleeding risk.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/17/4.htm
17 Sep 2019
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
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.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jul 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Screening after prostate cancer diagnosis
A 65-year-old man is evaluated after being diagnosed with high-risk prostate cancer. He is asymptomatic. Transrectal ultrasound biopsy showed multiple foci of prostate cancer in both lobes with the highest Gleason score of 8. Following a physical exam, tests, and treatment, what is the most appropriate screening test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/06/25/3.htm
25 Jun 2024
Bringing postpartum care to primary care
To improve maternal outcomes in the United States, increased collaboration and communication between obstetrics/gynecology and primary care are crucial, experts stress.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/06/bringing-postpartum-care-to-primary-care.htm
1 Jun 2024
New HF risk equations may perform better for patients with ASCVD
Novel risk equations can be used to guide decisions on heart failure (HF) screening, prevention, and management in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), who have substantially higher risk of incident HF, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/06/04/2.htm
4 Jun 2024
Statins safe, offer benefits even in very old patients
Reductions in cardiovascular disease (CVD) after statin therapy were seen in patients up to ages 85 years or older without increasing risks for severe adverse effects.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/05/28/1.htm
28 May 2024