Search results for "Chronic kidney disease"
Recurrent C. difficile infections more than doubled between 2001 and 2012
Risk factors for recurrence include age; sex; and use of antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, or corticosteroids. These factors could adjust treatment algorithms for high-risk patients, including earlier use of fecal transplant.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/11/5.htm
11 Jul 2017
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
Assess for noncardiac complications in congenital heart disease survivors, AHA says
Physicians who care for adult patients with congenital heart disease should be mindful of the effects that the condition has on other organs, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/17/1.htm
17 Oct 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for chronic kidney disease
A 65-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for stage G3b/A3 chronic kidney disease due to diabetic nephropathy. He reports doing well with good baseline exercise tolerance and no shortness of breath. Medical history is also significant for type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Medications are basal bolus insulin and lisinopril, 20 mg/d. Following a physical exam, lab tests, and kidney ultrasound, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/24/3.htm
24 Oct 2017
Major bleeding, mortality risks after VTE similar on DOACs or warfarin
The risk of major bleeding and of death was similar for patients taking direct oral anticoagulants compared to those taking warfarin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/24/4.htm
24 Oct 2017
New BP guideline seeks earlier intervention
Recategorized, lower thresholds might give physicians effective new weapons in the fight against hypertension, but some contend that it's premature to change clinical practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/new-bp-guideline-seeks-earlier-intervention.htm
1 Mar 2018
FDA warns about clarithromycin in heart disease
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/fda-warns-about-clarithromycin-in-heart-disease.htm
1 May 2018
Gathering of medical women focuses on female health needs
Women's health differs from men's, both generally and in a number of specific conditions, including liver disease, kidney disease, and digestive and eating disorders, and physicians should take these differences into account in their daily practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/gathering-of-medical-women-focuses-on-female-health-needs.htm
1 May 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Pain in the buttocks region
A 79-year-old man is evaluated for pain in the buttocks region. He has been bedbound at home during lymphoma treatment. He describes the pain as severe when sitting and has difficulty finding a comfortable position lying down as well. He has the least pain when standing, but he is unable to stand for very long. Following a physical exam and discovery of a lesion, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/10/3.htm
10 Jul 2018
Anticonvulsant may increase mortality risk when coprescribed with opioids
An association was found between concomitant exposure to pregabalin in the preceding 120 days and significantly increased odds of opioid-related death versus exposure to opioids alone, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/21/4.htm
21 Aug 2018