Search results for "Risk Assessment"
MKSAP Quiz: Discussing results of bone mineral density testing
A 46-year-old woman is evaluated at a follow-up visit to discuss results of bone mineral density testing. She has a 10-year history of myasthenia gravis and is receiving long-term glucocorticoid therapy. Following a fracture risk assessment, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/01/14/3.htm
14 Jan 2025
Age and the rising risk of falling
More than 14 million U.S. adults, one in four of those ages 65 years and older, report falling each year, according to federal data.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/01/age-and-the-rising-risk-of-falling.htm
1 Jan 2025
Population-based suicide care program yielded 25% reduction in suicide attempts
A primary care-based program that combined care for mental health issues and substance use with safety planning reduced suicide attempts within 90 days of a primary care visit.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/01/1.htm
1 Oct 2024
Primary care primed for BRCA management
A pathogenic sequence variation in either the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene occurs in about one in 400 people, according to the National Cancer Institute.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/primary-care-primed-for-brca-management.htm
1 Nov 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Risk assessment in a healthy patient
A 45-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit. He reports no symptoms, and his medical and family history are unremarkable. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate cardiovascular disease assessment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/3.htm
5 Sep 2023
Measuring high-quality depression care
ACP's Performance Measurement Committee looked at eight quality measures for major depressive disorder (MDD) and voted to support one on suicide risk assessment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/measuring-high-quality-depression-care.htm
1 Sep 2024
Pathway offers practical approaches to monitoring for poststroke arrhythmia
The guidance from the American College of Cardiology involves a three-step pathway including multidisciplinary evaluation, risk assessment, and selection of a monitoring strategy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/12/31/1.htm
31 Dec 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Bone health evaluation
A 60-year-old woman is evaluated for bone health during a routine wellness visit. Her mother was treated for a hip fracture after a fall at the age of 65 years. The patient is sedentary and has a 30–pack-year history of cigarette smoking but quit smoking 2 months ago. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/27/3.htm
27 Aug 2024
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
Earlier biomarker measurement may better estimate long-term cardiac risk
Two recent studies found that measuring low-density lipoprotein, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, and other variables earlier in life could pinpoint long-term risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and help inform interventions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/03/4.htm
3 Sep 2024