Search results for "Obesity"
MKSAP Quiz: Treatment for chronic knee pain
A 72-year-old man is evaluated for chronic right knee pain with morning stiffness lasting 15 minutes. He is experiencing increased difficulty walking because of knee pain. Following a physical exam and prescription for topical diclofenac, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/15/3.htm
15 Oct 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
ACP updates obesity learning series
The Obesity Management Learning Series from the College offers insights and strategies to help treat patients with obesity and includes patient education materials.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/05/14/5.htm
14 May 2024
New 'weighs' to treat obesity
Even as the data on weight loss drugs mount, physicians need to help patients navigate potentially prohibitive costs and a continuing need for lifestyle change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/new-weighs-to-treat-obesity.htm
1 Mar 2024
Industry-funded study identifies risk factors for UTI treatment failure
Having three or more prior antibiotic prescriptions within 12 months of an uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) raised the risk of empiric treatment failure by 60% compared with no prior antibiotic prescriptions among outpatients, data showed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/08/2.htm
8 Oct 2024
Trials examine lifestyle interventions for obesity
Adding financial incentives to text messages was associated with greater weight loss in men with obesity, while a wireless feedback system that tracked weight and activity had more effect when combined with telephone coaching.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/05/21/2.htm
21 May 2024
Better diagnosis, treatment of PCOS
Up to 70% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) go undiagnosed and one-third experience diagnostic delays of more than two years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/better-diagnosis-treatment-of-pcos.htm
1 Sep 2024
Periop cardiovascular guideline updated, calls for avoiding overscreening
The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and other societies released new recommendations on evaluating and managing cardiovascular risk in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/01/2.htm
1 Oct 2024
Boston welcomes Internal Medicine Meeting 2024
This issue features coverage of Internal Medicine Meeting 2024.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/boston-welcomes-internal-medicine-meeting-2024.htm
1 Jul 2024
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host forum on overweight and obesity
A full recording of “Overweight and Obesity: Current Clinical Challenges” is available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/14/5.htm
14 Mar 2023