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This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/09/insulin-cartridge-holders-recalled-hcv-drug-approved.htm
1 Sep 2017
Bariatric surgery device linked to deaths
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/bariatric-surgery-device-linked-to-deaths.htm
1 Oct 2017
ACP, CDC issue best practice advice on HBV
Clinicians should screen for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in patients at high risk, such as those born in countries where the HBV prevalence is 2% or higher, men who have sex with men, patients who require immunosuppressive therapy, or patients with end-stage renal disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/11/21/1.htm
21 Nov 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Surveillance ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma
A 57-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. His medical history is notable for chronic hepatitis C infection with cirrhosis, which was diagnosed 3 years ago. He undergoes surveillance ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma every 6 months. Following a physical exam and ultrasound that reveals three new liver masses, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/19/3.htm
19 Dec 2017
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of edema
A 28-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-month history of progressive lower-extremity edema, weight loss, and fatigue. Medical history is significant for recreational use of inhaled cocaine; he denies injection drug use. He has no other known medical issues and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and kidney analysis, what test is most likely to establish the cause of this patient's focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/06/3.htm
6 Feb 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 7-year history of plaques
A 50-year-old man is evaluated in the hospital for fatigue, joint pain, and skin lesions. His symptoms started 2 weeks ago with fever and sore throat, which subsided in 2 days. Fatigue and joint pain were noted 1 day after the onset of sore throat, which worsened over the subsequent days. Four days after the onset of symptoms, he noted dark red spots on his ankles and shins, which spread to involve his legs, thighs, and buttocks; the skin lesions were not painful or itchy. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/mksap-quiz-7-year-history-of-plaques.htm
1 Mar 2018
Be proactive about managing hepatitis B
Reports and other guidance on both hepatitis B virus prevention and treatment all have reprised a common theme: Clearly vulnerable individuals are too often missed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/be-proactive-about-managing-hepatitis-b.htm
1 Apr 2018
Breaking barriers to buprenorphine
Despite heightened awareness of the opioid crisis, treatment still eludes many patients who are struggling with addiction.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/breaking-barriers-to-buprenorphine.htm
1 Sep 2018
New management for asthma flare-ups
Any patient with asthma may have a flare or asthma exacerbation, so primary care physicians should be aware of risk factors that might alert them to the patients who are particularly at risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/new-management-for-asthma-flare-ups.htm
1 Mar 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 4 days of fever and arthralgia
A 43-year-old man is evaluated for 4 days of fever and arthralgia, as well as a raised purple rash over his lower extremities of 1 week's duration. He is a current intravenous drug user. He has no other medical problems and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and skin findings, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/mksap-quiz-4-days-of-fever-and-arthralgia.htm
1 May 2019