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MKSAP Quiz: ED evaluation for a painful body rash

A 64-year-old man is evaluated in the ED for a rash that first developed 3 days ago and has rapidly spread to cover most of his body. He has a history of mild psoriasis, well controlled with topical corticosteroids, and asthma. One week ago, he completed a 10-day course of oral corticosteroids for an acute exacerbation of asthma. On physical examination, more than 90% of his body surface area is erythematous. There are widespread coalescing erythematous patches and plaques, many with pinpoint pustules coalescing into lakes of pus. What is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/29/3.htm
29 Apr 2014

Corticosteroids have fallen out of favor for COPD care

A single study has gone a long way toward changing clinical practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/COPD-care.htm
1 Jan 2017

MKSAP Quiz: dyspnea, chest tightness in an adolescent athlete

Scoring system predicts risk for hospital readmission
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/23/4.htm
23 Mar 2010

Top 10 medical myths, busted

Ten medical myths persist despite all the evidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/top-10-medical-myths-busted.htm
1 Jun 2019

NAFLD needs new attention in primary care

This issue also covers counseling patients about exercise, COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination, and reflections by College leaders about their terms of office during the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/nafld-needs-new-attention-in-primary-care.htm
1 Apr 2021

Managing medications in patients with heart failure

Internists can provide a medical home to patients with heart failure so that medications and supplements are regularly assessed and managed, according to experts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/medications.htm
1 Feb 2017

Collaboration with heart failure patients key

Comanaging cardiology patients after heart failure requires small adjustments, following recent guidelines, and patient involvement in decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/collaboration-with-heart-failure-patients-key.htm
1 Jul 2021

MKSAP Quiz: follow-up for a recent diagnosis of cirrhosis

A 50-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for a recent diagnosis of cirrhosis secondary to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. He has a history of asthma, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. His current medications are inhaled fluticasone, montelukast, insulin glargine, insulin lispro, simvastatin, and lisinopril. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and upper endoscopy, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/25/3.htm
25 Nov 2014

Allergy may not be absolute obstacle to COVID-19 vaccine

Allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines are rare but remain a source of concern. Experts at a recent conference offered some advice on management.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/allergy-may-not-be-absolute-obstacle-to-covid-19-vaccine.htm
1 Apr 2021

MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of cough

A 38-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-year history of cough with mucoid sputum and a 6-month history of mildly progressive dyspnea. He has a 12-pack-year history of smoking. He has no history of asthma, allergies, skin disease, or liver disease. Following physical and pulmonary exams and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/10/3.htm
10 Jun 2014

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