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This article reviews the different expert guidelines for controlling hemoglobin A1c, LDL cholesterol, and blood pressure in patients with diabetes and offers suggestions for sorting out the confusion.
An 85-year-old woman who resides on the dementia unit of a nursing home is seen for routine care.
Neil Baum, MDNeil Baum, MD, is Clinical Associate Professor of Urology, Tulane Medical School, New Orleans, LA, and author of Marketing Your Clinical Practice: Ethically, Effectively, and Economically, Jones Bartlett Publishers.
<p>The benefits of <em>cardioselective </em>beta-blocker therapy outweigh the associated risks in patients with nonsevere asthma after myocardial infarction (MI) or for the long-term treatment of heart failure. We have recently observed both medical residents and attending physicians prescribing noncardioselective beta-blockers to patients with asthma. Consequently, we believe this summary will be a timely reminder to healthcare professionals to be careful to administer cardioselective beta-blockers for appropriate indications in asthma patients and clearly avoid noncardioselective agents.</p>
<p><strong>A MOTHER ASKS:</strong><br>My 10-year-old son plays soccer and basketball and wants to work out with me. Is it safe for him to start a weight-lifting program?<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br></span></strong></p>
Intermittent fasting (IF), also known as alternate day fasting, has been touted as a weight loss method by celebrities and the media. Proponents of IF claim that adherence and flexibility are greater, compared with traditional calorie restricted diets.
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) 2012 Annual Meeting: March 16-19, 2012; Washington, DC
By David DouglasNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Genetic and environmental factors appear to have a similar and roughly equal influence on measures of rosacea, according to findings from a twin-based study.
Researchers released preliminary findings on the effects of a promising new treatment that could help to “reboot” the immune system.
The primary care provider may be in the position to diagnose and subsequently direct management of skin failure/KTUs.
The widespread availability and use of the measles vaccine in the United States has been immensely successful and has resulted in a greater than 99% reduction in reported measles cases compared with the pre-vaccine era.
Researchers evaluated the national trends in the United States to determine the frequency of anesthesia/sedation in pediatric patients undergoing CT or MRI in emergency departments.
Children's liquid medicines should only be measured in milliliters to avoid overdoses common with teaspoons and tablespoons, the academy says.
<p>Long Beach has had triple the number of pertussis cases so far this year than in all of 2013. CDC is researching possible problems with the vaccine.</p>
By Laila Kearney(Reuters) - A Southern California city has seen a spike in reported whooping cough cases so far this year, with the number of infections nearly tripling compared to all of last year, possibly due to a less potent vaccine or lower vaccination rates, officials said on Wednesday.
<p><span>Vitamin B12 supplements may significantly improve the weight and height of undernourished children, according to results of a new study from India.</span></p>
The American College of Physicians presents subspecialty updates highlighting publications from the preceding year in the Annals of Internal Medicine that impact the practice of medicine. These are invaluable resources for all primary care practitioners, and in essence, are a quick hematology/oncology and infectious disease consultation.