Search results for "Allergies"
MKSAP Quiz: recurrent nasal symptoms
Appropriate uses considered for echocardiography in common clinical scenariosTelemonitoring no more effective than usual care after hospitalization in heart failure patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/23/3.htm
23 Nov 2010
New food allergy guidelines aid diagnosis, management
Medicare has new HCPCS codes for seasonal flu vaccinesACP reminds physicians and public: Get your flu shot
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/6.htm
14 Dec 2010
Highly sensitive troponin T assay predicts cardiac risk in healthy patients
New food allergy guidelines aid diagnosis, management
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/5.htm
14 Dec 2010
MKSAP Quiz: daily cough without specific triggers
For arthritis, opioids present increased relative risk compared to NSAIDsOpioids for nonmalignant pain have different adverse event profiles
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/21/3.htm
21 Dec 2010
Miserable symptoms mark chronic sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis, an illness that can feel as symptomatically miserable as congestive heart failure or rheumatoid arthritis, is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. But distinctive clues can lead internists to deliver the right treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/sinusitis.htm
1 Jan 2011
Propoxyphene withdrawn, bevacizumab loses indication
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2011
The e-prescribing paradox
Practices need to have an e-prescribing system up and running by the end of May. Learn how to qualify by using the G8553 code at least 10 times by then.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 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
Unapproved prescription cough, cold, allergy meds pulled
ACP Job Placement Center calls for job seekers' profiles
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/8.htm
8 Mar 2011
Clopidogrel may improve outcomes after CABG in patients with MI
Unapproved prescription cough, cold, allergy meds pulled
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/6.htm
8 Mar 2011