Search results for "Lupus"
Managing DOACs in primary care
Primary care physicians play a crucial role in ongoing anticoagulation management, including educating patients about the signs of venous thromboembolism.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/managing-doacs-in-primary-care.htm
1 Apr 2022
Belimumab after rituximab reduced lupus activity, symptoms
The combination of drugs might be a viable treatment strategy for some patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, according to a small, randomized trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/10/26/4.htm
26 Oct 2021
Handling hoarseness, hearing problems in primary care
Internists can help patients cope with common ENT conditions like hoarseness, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/handling-hoarseness-hearing-problems-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jun 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of joint pain, rash
A 33-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of recurrent worsening joint pain and a new rash on the chest and upper back. She reports sun exposure from spending time at the beach. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis for the rash?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/mksap-quiz-4-week-history-of-joint-pain-rash.htm
1 May 2021
Getting dialysis for undocumented patients
Undocumented immigrants in the U.S. with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) number in the thousands, and new programs and policies are allowing them to tap into dialysis before their condition warrants emergency treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/getting-dialysis-for-undocumented-patients.htm
1 Feb 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of painful rash
A 22-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 2-day history of painful rash on the left side of his posterior chest. Medical history is unremarkable, and he takes no medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/mksap-quiz-2-day-history-of-painful-rash.htm
1 Jun 2020
IDSA offers criteria on testing for COVID-19; new research looks at clots, treatments
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released guidance for COVID-19 testing among inpatients and outpatients, while studies offered further support for anticoagulation but showed no benefit from hydroxychloroquine or lopinavir-ritonavir.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/12/1.htm
12 May 2020
ACP, other groups focus on effects of the pandemic
ACP praises new coverage of telephone visits and continues to push for personal protective equipment. Recent articles focus on the pandemic's effect on addiction treatment, drug access, and stroke treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/07/1.htm
7 Apr 2020
ACP, other groups address shortages of PPE, medications, tests during COVID-19 pandemic
The College praised the recently passed CARES Act for providing funding to increase the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) but stressed that all possible means must be used to ensure sufficient PPE immediately for every physician, nurse, and health worker on the front lines.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/31/1.htm
31 Mar 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of increased dyspnea
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of increased dyspnea, wheezing, and nonproductive cough. She also reports intermittent pain and swelling in the wrists and knees for the past 6 months. She was diagnosed with scleritis of the left eye 1 month ago that improved with glucocorticoid drops. She also had two episodes of right pinna pain, redness, and swelling. After physical examination, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/mksap-quiz-2-month-history-of-increased-dyspnea.htm
1 Jan 2020