Search results for "Prevention"
Timing of stroke treatment, preventive therapies presented at stroke meeting
Results of multiple studies examining transfers of acute stroke patients for thrombectomy, delayed use of thrombolysis plus thrombectomy or tenecteplase, and anticoagulation for secondary prevention after cryptogenic stroke were reported at the International Stroke Conference.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/13/2.htm
13 Feb 2024
Everyday symptoms could point to potential PTSD
A clinical practice guideline can help clinicians screen for, diagnose, and treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a related condition, acute stress disorder.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/everyday-symptoms-could-point-to-potential-ptsd.htm
1 May 2024
Self-administered aspirin immediately after myocardial infarction saves lives, study finds
Taking aspirin within four hours of severe chest pain onset and continuing treatment for 28 days after an acute myocardial infarction delayed 13,016 deaths annually, even after accounting for 963 deaths due to bleeding, researchers estimated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/05/07/4.htm
7 May 2024
Managing HIV with testing, prevention
Antiretroviral therapy has made an impact in treating HIV, but preexposure prophylaxis has created a huge opportunity in preventing infection, with internists poised to play a role.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/managing-hiv-with-testing-prevention.htm
1 Mar 2020
Higher aspirin dose no more effective for CV prevention in high-risk patients with diabetes
A subgroup analysis of a randomized trial found that patients with diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease had similar outcomes whether they took 81 mg or 325 mg of aspirin daily.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/26/2.htm
26 Sep 2023
USPSTF recommends biennial breast cancer screening for women ages 40 to 74 years
The new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) screening recommendations on mammography represent a change for women aged 40 to 49 years, who in 2016 were advised to make individual decisions about screening.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/04/30/1.htm
30 Apr 2024
PrEPare for HIV care
Internal medicine physicians are already trained to care for complex medical conditions, and HIV is no different, especially as adults age and develop diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/prepare-for-hiv-care.htm
1 Nov 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation after a fall and surgery
A 72-year-old man is evaluated following surgical fixation of a right distal radius fracture after a fall. A dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan performed 2 years ago showed low bone mineral density. Alendronate weekly was initiated after the scan, and he has been adherent to therapy. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/04/30/3.htm
30 Apr 2024
Take a team approach to coronary disease
A major update to a cardiology guideline puts team-based, patient-centered care at the forefront of management and highlights the role of healthy diet and exercise habits in reducing cardiovascular risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/take-a-team-approach-to-coronary-disease.htm
1 Feb 2024
ACP joins new coalition for firearm injury prevention
The College is coming together with other leading medical and public health care organizations across the U.S. to push for a comprehensive public health approach to advance firearm injury prevention efforts through education, advocacy, and community-centered strategies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/21/5.htm
21 Mar 2023