Search results for "Diet"
Vegetarian/vegan diets associated with lower cancer, cardiovascular risk
While an umbrella review found numerous improvements in biomarkers with diets that exclude meat or all animal products, the strength of evidence for these diets was limited, the review's authors concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/05/21/4.htm
21 May 2024
Tackling care fragmentation in patients on dialysis
Primary care for patients on dialysis is highly variable, with no typical way that it is delivered. Careful coordination is key.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/tackling-care-fragmentation-in-patients-on-dialysis.htm
1 Sep 2024
Hypoglycemia associated with food insecurity in older adults with diabetes
A survey of older adults with type 2 diabetes taking insulin or sulfonylureas found that both economic and physical food insecurity were related to increased risk for severe hypoglycemic events.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/05/28/2.htm
28 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
Updated ACP Climate Change and Health Toolkit now available
The “Greening the Health Care Sector” document collection is a recent update to the toolkit that shows physicians and staff how to take action to curb climate change and make their practices more environmentally friendly.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/27/5.htm
27 Aug 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
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
Statins not commonly used among younger cohorts even after ASCVD diagnosis
Among patients ages 18 to 44 years diagnosed with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), statin use changed from 18.34% in 1999 to 16.63% in 2020, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/20/4.htm
20 Aug 2024
Two tips for the physical exam
James O'Keefe, MD, FACP, explains why blood pressure should be checked in both arms and why clinicians should routinely measure patients' waist circumference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/06/two-tips-for-the-physical-exam.htm
1 Jun 2024
Network of health systems and food organizations addressed food insecurity
A pilot program enabled clinicians to post requests for food delivery on recipients' behalf. Requests were reviewed and claimed by eligible organizations that prepared food boxes, delivered in a median of five days.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/18/4.htm
18 Jul 2023