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Sort by: Relevance | Newest | OldestMKSAP Quiz: persistent right-sided facial weakness
A 53-year-old man is evaluated for persistent right-sided facial weakness. Three months ago, he first noticed “droopiness” of the right side of his lower face, difficulty closing the right eye and wrinkling the forehead, increased sensitivity to loud noises, and occasional slurred speech. Bell palsy was diagnosed, and he began a 10-day course of prednisone. He has noted only limited improvement, with continued facial drooping and mildly dysarthric speech; he now uses an eye patch over his right eye at night. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/15/3.htm
15 Dec 2015
Large valsartan recall, new warnings for fluoroquinolones
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/large-valsartan-recall-new-warnings-for-fluoroquinolones.htm
1 Sep 2018
Updated guidelines released for management of HIV in primary care
The HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released updated guidelines last week on management of HIV in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/7.htm
19 Nov 2013
Insulin cartridge holders recalled, HCV drug approved
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
Updated HIV guidelines issued
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued updated guidelines April 8 on use of antiretroviral treatment in HIV-infected adults and adolescents.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/21/5.htm
21 Apr 2015
Federal HIV guidelines updated, reconciled among agencies
Federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations have reconciled and expanded recommendations for preventing the spread of HIV.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/23/6.htm
23 Dec 2014
Teaching the patient-centered medical home
A growing number of residency programs are training new physicians in the PCMH model, with the hopes of improving patient outcomes and attracting more interest in primary care as a career path.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/11/editors.htm
1 Nov 2011
Generic-based antiretroviral therapy may be cost-effective, mathematical simulation model indicates
Three-pill generic-based antiretroviral therapy is cost-effective and could offer cost savings compared with a branded single-pill regimen, a new study indicates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/15/2.htm
15 Jan 2013
Didanosine gets labeling change
Put words in our mouth
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/09/7.htm
9 Feb 2010
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue and exertional dyspnea
Breast cancer risk higher with hormone therapy started close to menopause, study indicatesBevacizumab tied to higher rate of fatal adverse eventsASCO statement: Advanced cancer care should be tailored to patient preferences
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/3.htm
8 Feb 2011