Search results for "Dizziness"
Physical therapy may reduce fall risk in patients who report dizziness
A study of 805,454 U.S. adults suggested that physical therapy after presentation for dizziness was associated with a reduction in fall risk over the next year.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/19/4.htm
19 Sep 2023
Sorting out vertigo
A shift in diagnostic approach for vertigo involves asking about the timing and triggers for episodes rather than a description of symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/sorting-out-vertigo.htm
1 Jan 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for anorexia, dizziness, weakness
A 45-year-old man is evaluated for anorexia, dizziness, and weakness. He was discharged from the hospital 5 days ago after transsphenoidal pituitary surgery for a pituitary macroadenoma abutting the optic chiasm. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/14/3.htm
14 Jan 2020
Approvals for COVID-19 vaccines, epinephrine nasal spray
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/approvals-for-covid-19-vaccines-epinephrine-nasal-spray.htm
1 Oct 2024
Web-based rehabilitation may improve dizziness symptoms
Patients in the intervention group accessed an automated, six-session intervention to be completed over six weeks that taught specific exercises, such as nodding and shaking the head, as well as cognitive behavioral management strategies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/16/2.htm
16 May 2017
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
MKSAP Quiz: 3-year history of pain in muscles, joints
A 47-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-year history of pain in all of her muscles and joints. She is a commercial truck driver. Her sleep is poor, and she awakens unrefreshed. She completes a fibromyalgia diagnostic questionnaire and meets the criteria for fibromyalgia. She has anxiety and depression. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/04/02/3.htm
2 Apr 2024
Continue BP control, maintain benefits
Helping patients maintain normal blood pressure over the long haul pays off in cardiovascular and other health benefits, yet studies show that U.S. adults continue to backslide.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/continue-bp-control-maintain-benefits.htm
1 May 2024
MKSAP Quiz: dizziness, shortness of breath and palpitations
This week's question asks readers to evaluate a 76-year-old woman in the emergency department with dizziness, shortness of breath, and palpitations that began acutely 1 hour ago.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/09/3.htm
9 Jul 2013
Differentiating ‘dizziness' and vertigo
Because patients use these two terms to describe a broad range of sensations, the symptom can pose a diagnostic challenge.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/dizziness-vertigo.htm
1 Jan 2017