Search results for "Gout"
Nighttime gout attack risk may be twice as much as in daytime
The risk of acute gout attacks was more than twice as high during the night or early morning hours than the day, even among those who did not consume alcohol and had a low purine intake during the 24 hours prior to the attack, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/16/5.htm
16 Dec 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of knee osteoarthritis
A 64-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of knee osteoarthritis. He has bilateral knee pain that worsens with walking. He has tried topical therapies, physical therapy, and acetaminophen, none of which has provided relief. The patient also has peripheral vascular disease, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Medications are hydrochlorothiazide, pravastatin, and a daily aspirin. Following a physical exam, lab results, and radiographs of the knees, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/17/3.htm
17 Jun 2014
Internationally developed gout guidelines seek to improve clinical practice
Ten recommendations for the diagnosis and management of patients with gout have been developed by a multinational group with the aim of improving daily clinical practice.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/14/2.htm
14 Jan 2014
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up visit for nephrolithiasis
A 54-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for five previous episodes of nephrolithiasis. Two of these stones were composed primarily of uric acid. After his third episode, potassium citrate was initiated. Medical history is notable for type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/27/3.htm
27 Aug 2013
Spare the emergency visit for skin and soft-tissue infections
Internists can save patients the anxiety, time and expense of an emergency department visit by screening for severity of most infections, experts say. The focus should be on acuteness and the factors surrounding onset of symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/infections.htm
1 Nov 2012
Pegloticase effective in treatment refractory patients
The drug pegloticase successfully treated gout in patients who had been refractory to conventional treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/23/5.htm
23 Aug 2011
MKSAP Quiz: severe knee pain and swelling
A 78-year-old man with a 15-year history of osteoarthritis is evaluated for severe pain and swelling of the left knee of 4 days' duration. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/26/3.htm
26 Apr 2011
Internal Medicine 2011 offers several new pre-courses
New offerings at ACP's annual meeting will include learning how to use portable ultrasound technology, the anatomy behind and diagnoses of common orthopedic complains, and an expanded neurological course including headache, dizziness and stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/IM.htm
1 Mar 2011
Warning about contrast agents, reviews under way on Stalevo
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/11/fda.htm
1 Nov 2010
MKSAP Quiz: swollen right elbow for two days
Stress tests overused after revascularization
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/12/3.htm
12 Oct 2010