Search results for "Geriatrics"
Experts agree on principles of diabetes care
Learn 10 guiding principles for the care of people with or at risk for diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/02/diabetesqa.htm
1 Feb 2015
USPSTF finds insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for cognitive decline
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) found insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening with formal screening instruments for cognitive decline in adults over the age of 65 in the primary care setting who have no signs of impairment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/25/4.htm
25 Mar 2014
Many more elderly people could benefit from drugs to prevent heart disease
Preventive treatments for cardiovascular disease may be underutilized in older patients. Although age and gender inequalities are known to exist for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, whether this pertains to interventions focused toward preventing heart disease is less clear.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/17/4.htm
17 Jul 2012
New ABIM leader looks forward to changes, challenges
The American Board of Internal Medicine's incoming president and CEO discusses his medical career and personal influences.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/06/profile.htm
1 Jun 2013
How your patient's ‘bucket list’ can help guide care
One researcher believes that learning about patients' future goals can help internists guide care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/how-your-patients-bucket-lists-can-help-guide-care.htm
1 Jun 2018
Physicians step up as initiatives change nursing home care
Internists who work with and in nursing homes can participate in and perhaps lead national efforts underway to improve the quality of care for patients with dementia.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/nursing-homes.htm
1 May 2015
Obituaries
Obituaries for Jose A. Filos-Diaz, MACP, Allan L. Goulding, FACP, and Raymond H. Murray, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/obituaries.htm
1 Nov 2009
More primary care visits may lower colorectal cancer incidence, mortality
Medicare beneficiaries who see their primary care clinicians more often have lower colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates and lower overall mortality, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/1.htm
1 Oct 2013
Risk of financial abuse in elders should draw internists' attention
An expert counsels internists to consider screening their elderly patients for financial abuses, from investment scams to pressure from family members. Doctors can partner with financial experts to prevent financial exploitation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/geriatrics.htm
1 Jul 2012
A 2-pronged approach to advance care planning
With prior planning, physicians can ensure that their patients' wishes are followed at the end of life.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/advanced-directive.htm
1 Sep 2015