Search results for "Asthma"
MKSAP Quiz: 5-year history of slowly progressive dysphagia
A 25-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of slowly progressive solid-food dysphagia that is accompanied by a sensation of food sticking in his lower retrosternal area. He has compensated by modifying his diet and avoiding fibrous meats. He has not lost weight, and he has not had trouble drinking liquids. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/15/3.htm
15 Jul 2014
New diabetes drug, LABA for COPD, skin antibiotic approved
This update covers approval of a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor for diabetes, a once-daily long-acting beta-adrenergic agonist (LABA) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and a new intravenous drug for bacterial skin and skin-structure infections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2014
Internal medicine can slow climate change, improve health
ACP is once again proactively addressing an issue of importance to human health: climate change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/presidents.htm
1 Jul 2016
Need grows for antimicrobial stewardship
Internists looking for a career in a growth field could consider antimicrobial stewardship. One internist recounts the ups and downs of his chosen profession.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/antimicrobials.htm
1 Jul 2015
Internists healing tsunami's aftereffects
Six months after an earthquake and tsunami, Japan's populace and its clinicians are sizing up the long-term health effects of the physical injuries, the mental trauma and the damage to the nation's health care facilities. Internists describe the aftermath in their own words.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/japan.htm
1 Sep 2011
Ranitidine pulled from market; COVID-19 updates
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/ranitidine-pulled-from-market-covid-19-updates.htm
1 Jun 2020
Asthma drug may improve control, reduce risk of exacerbations
Despite the results, the authors noted that which patients are more likely to respond to LTRAs remains unclear.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/22/1.htm
22 Sep 2015
Recalls for arrhythmia drug, infusion pumps, defibrillators
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts from the Food and Drug Administration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/fda.htm
1 May 2009
MKSAP quiz: Treating an itchy rash on hands and arm
A 20-year-old male college student is having trouble sleeping because of an itchy rash on his hands and inner aspect of his arm.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2009
New warning for testosterone, approval for inhaled insulin
This update covers a revised warning on testosterone products about the risk of venous thromboembolism, and approval of a fast-acting inhaled insulin to treat diabetes in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2014