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MKSAP Quiz: severe, persistent, burning pain in an assisted-living patient
An 86-year-old woman is evaluated in her assisted-living facility for pain. Four weeks ago, she developed herpetic lesions on her right posterior thorax in a T7 distribution. She was treated with acyclovir, and the lesions healed; however, she has persistent severe burning pain. The pain is so severe that she is unable to leave her bed to attend meals. Following a physical exam, which medication is the most appropriate pharmacologic therapy for this patient's pain?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/17/3.htm
17 May 2016
National Influenza Vaccination Week prompts reminder on flu shots
Online resources are available to help physicians and health care professionals ensure that patients receive the correct immunizations in accordance with the CDC's Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/08/5.htm
8 Dec 2015
General internists crucial to raising adult immunization rates
The single most important factor in promoting adult immunization is strong advocacy from a physician, and the recommendation of a general internist is a vital factor in whether patients receive needed vaccines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/immunization.htm
1 Oct 2015
MKSAP Quiz: burning sensation, increasing redness, and lesions
A 52-year-old woman had a burning sensation involving the right side of her forehead and the tip of her nose for 2 days, followed by increased redness and the development of lesions involving the tip of her nose. Medical history is significant for hypertension, and her only medication is ramipril. Following a physical exam and starting antiviral medications, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/29/3.htm
29 Sep 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Pain on tip of nose and painful periorbital eruption
A 65-year-old woman is evaluated for a prodrome of pain on tip of the nose followed by a painful eruption involving the right periorbital tissue. On physical examination, all vital signs are normal. There are grouped vesicles on an erythematous base on the tip of the nose and about the right eye. What is the most appropriate first step in the management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/01/3.htm
1 Jul 2014
Comorbid conditions associated with increased herpes zoster risk in younger patients
A range of conditions were associated with an increased risk of herpes zoster, especially immunosuppressive conditions, and the increased risk was greater in younger age groups, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/20/5.htm
20 May 2014
ACIP adult vaccine schedule updated for 2014
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) just announced its recommended 2014 adult immunization schedule.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/04/1.htm
4 Feb 2014
Herpes zoster may be an independent risk factor for vascular disease
Herpes zoster was an independent risk factor for vascular disease, particularly in subjects affected before age 40, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/14/4.htm
14 Jan 2014
IDSA issues vaccination guideline for immunocompromised patients
Most people with compromised immune systems should receive the flu shot and other vaccinations, noted a new guideline released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/10/2.htm
10 Dec 2013
ACP resources available to help boost adult immunizations
With flu season approaching, now is the time for physicians to recommend flu shots to their patients and assess their vaccine needs.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/08/6.htm
8 Oct 2013