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Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2012
Project ECHO expands the reach of primary care
To improve local care of hepatitis, Project ECHO uses videoconferencing and case-based learning to connect front-line primary care physicians with skilled and knowledgeable specialists.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/ECHO.htm
1 Sep 2011
Primary care integral to new national viral hepatitis action plan
Experts hope a new plan launched in May by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will target hepatitis from a number of fronts, including education, treatment and prevention, and increasing the training of clinicians to diagnose and treat hepatitis and immunize patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/hepatitis.htm
1 Sep 2011
Six months post-disaster, challenges remain for Japanese medicine
The first result of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan this past March was obvious and undeniable.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/editors.htm
1 Sep 2011
Model helps improve HCV care in underserved populations
A model developed to improve care for persons with complicated medical conditions in underserved areas helped provide safe, effective treatment for hepatitis C virus infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/4.htm
7 Jun 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Rash, pain, fever and fatigue
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated for a rash on her legs, arthralgia and myalgia, low-grade fever, and fatigue of 4 weeks' duration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/MKSAP.htm
1 Jun 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Red, scaly skin lesions
A 37-year-old man is evaluated for a 4-month history of progressively worsening red, scaly lesions involving the scalp, trunk, and extremities. During the past month, he also has had pain in the hands and feet and has lost 4.5 kg (10.0 lb). Aspirin and acetaminophen have helped to relieve his joint symptoms. He does not drink alcoholic beverages, has no other medical problems, and takes no additional medications. He denies allergies. He has sex with men and women and uses condoms inconsistently. What diagnostic studies should be performed next in this patient?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2011
Lack of kidneys for transplant raises debates
A shortage of transplantable organs has led to previously unthought-of issues that entangle ethics, policy, costs and clinical complications. Internists now must consider transplant tourists, long waits and “donation chains” as factors in their patient counseling.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/transplants.htm
1 Feb 2011
Leflunomide gets boxed warning, ARBs under review
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2010
MKSAP Quiz: diagnostics for viral hepatitis
Antidepressant may help cognitive recovery after stroke
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/09/3.htm
9 Feb 2010