Search results for "Asthma"
New COPD treatment, warnings on insomnia and migraine drugs
This regulatory update covers approval of a combined long-term maintenance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, warnings against driving after taking insomnia drugs and on use of migraine drugs in pregnant women, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/fda.htm
1 Jul 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of nonproductive cough and fever
A 35-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-week history of nonproductive cough and fever. He has a 20-year history of asthma. Three weeks ago, he visited friends in Indiana. He has no dyspnea, hemoptysis, or worsening of his baseline asthma symptoms. His only medication is an albuterol inhaler as needed. Following a physical exam, lab results and a chest radiograph, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/04/3.htm
4 Mar 2014
Managing medication adherence
That most nonadherent patients are willfully rejecting doctors' orders might seem shocking. But physicians have to accept it in order to encourage patients to accept their advice. Digital health tools may offer potential aids in solving matters of adherence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/03/adherence.htm
1 Mar 2017
New warnings on benzodiazepines
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/new-warnings-on-benzodiazepines.htm
1 Nov 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of painful rash
A 22-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 2-day history of painful rash on the left side of his posterior chest. Medical history is unremarkable, and he takes no medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/mksap-quiz-2-day-history-of-painful-rash.htm
1 Jun 2020
Intertwining patients in their care management
Patient autonomy is the key to an app that puts patients in control of meeting their goals to reduce high blood pressure.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/twine.htm
1 Mar 2015
How ‘seeing’ a patient has changed
Virtual visits reduce travel time to appointments, saves out-of-pocket costs, offers better access to remote patients, and even allows physicians to see more patients while enjoying more flexible schedules.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/how-seeing-a-patient-has-changed.htm
1 Oct 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of exertional dyspnea
A 49-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6- month history of exertional dyspnea and nonproductive cough that had an insidious onset. She has not noticed any particular triggers for her cough. She has no history of asthma, airway disease, reflux, or aspiration. She has never smoked. She has had no chemical or industrial exposures, has not been in contact with birds, has not been in a hot tub recently, and has not had recent travel. She has no family history of atopy or asthma, and she takes no medications. Lung volumes and spirometry are normal; DLCO is mildly reduced at 75% of predicted. Based on physical exam and chest radiographs, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/mksap.htm
1 Jul 2014
Warnings on power cords, asthma drugs, diabetes supplies
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts digested by ACP Internist from the Food and Drug Administration's alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/fda.htm
1 Nov 2009
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of cough
A 27-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-month history of cough, which is worse at night and after exposure to cold air. Often his cough is brought on by taking a deep breath or by laughter. What would likely provide the diagnosis of this patient's chronic cough?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/14/3.htm
14 Aug 2012