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While nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis are dynamic processes that can progress and regress, lifestyle modification, including diet, is a must for all patients, wherever they are in their disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/watch-out-for-nafld-treat-asap.htm
1 Apr 2021
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Nov 2020
CDC seeks more testing for ‘huge uptick’ in HCV incidence
Screening everyone born from 1945 to 1965 at least once would be able to diagnose 75% of people who are living with chronic hepatitis C, according to one expert at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/hepatitis.htm
1 Jan 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Joint pain, rash, and weakness
A 61-year-old woman is evaluated for joint pain, a rash on her legs, and weakness. She has chronic genotype 1 hepatitis C viral infection. She takes no medication. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/mksap-quiz-joint-pain-rash-and-weakness.htm
1 Jun 2019
Rapid and point-of-care tests accurate for HCV
Rapid diagnostic tests and point-of-care tests for hepatitis C virus (HCV) are accurate enough to be used for first-line screening, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/16/2.htm
16 Oct 2012
ACIP releases updated vaccination schedule with several changes
Updated recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) affect vaccinations for influenza and human papillomavirus, among others.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/04/1.htm
4 Feb 2020
‘Gold standard’ underused for substance misuse
While effective medications to treat opioid addiction are available in primary care, few physicians prescribe buprenorphine or naltrexone, and few would obtain the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) waiver to prescribe buprenorphine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/gold-standard-underused-for-substance-misuse.htm
1 Nov 2020
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
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
Adult immunization schedule released for 2017
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its 2017 Recommended Immunization Schedule for adults, with changes to influenza, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B, and meningococcal vaccinations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/07/4.htm
7 Feb 2017