Search results for "Risk factors"
MKSAP Quiz: Recently identified monoclonal protein
A 61-year-old woman is seen in consultation regarding a recently identified monoclonal protein. Medical history is notable for rheumatoid arthritis that has been stable for several years. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/03/3.htm
3 Jan 2023
Help COPD patients with more probing care
Patients with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can sometimes hide in plain sight.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/help-copd-patients-with-more-probing-care.htm
1 Sep 2022
Monoclonal antibodies appear safe as COVID-19 treatment during pregnancy
Pregnant patients who received monoclonal antibody treatments had no higher risk for adverse obstetric events but also no significant improvement on COVID-19-related outcomes, a retrospective study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/15/2.htm
15 Nov 2022
GLP-1 receptor agonists associated with thyroid cancer
Patients taking a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist had about one and a half times the risk of developing thyroid cancer compared to similar controls, according to an observational French study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/22/2.htm
22 Nov 2022
Why to screen for anxiety
Anxiety can fly under the radar when combined with other conditions and symptoms that may be more immediately recognizable, such as stomach problems or migraines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/03/why-to-screen-for-anxiety.htm
1 Mar 2021
AHA scientific statement looks at preventing, managing falls
Physicians should ask patients and relatives about previous falls, review use of medications and alcohol, and conduct a basic physical assessment, among other recommendations, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/31/5.htm
31 May 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for systemic lupus erythematosus
A 30-year-old woman is seen in follow-up. She was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus 12 years ago. She was treated for lupus nephritis, which is now quiescent. What health risk assessment should be performed now?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/05/3.htm
5 Apr 2022
Be on alert for CRC in younger patients
Medical groups are coming to consensus about expanded screening guidelines for colorectal cancer that lower the age to begin screening.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/be-on-alert-for-crc-in-younger-patients.htm
1 Sep 2021
Amiodarone increases bleeding compared with flecainide or sotalol in patients on anticoagulant therapy
A retrospective analysis of Medicare patients who started an anticoagulant and then amiodarone found that they had a 44% increased risk for bleeding-related hospitalization compared to those on other antiarrhythmics and that this risk was higher with rivaroxaban than apixaban.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/23/1.htm
23 May 2023
Combo treatment approved for asthma
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/combo-treatment-approved-for-asthma.htm
1 Mar 2023