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16th annual Global Forum discusses threat of rising drug prices

At ACP's Global Forum in San Diego, attendees discussed how pharmaceutical pricing constitutes an overall health threat to patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/16th-annual-global-forum-discusses-threat-of-rising-drug-prices.htm
1 Nov 2023

ACP: Best practice for diabetes is diet, then metformin, then any second drug

New diabetes guidelines from the American College of Physicians recommend prescribing a drug when lifestyle changes don't lower hyperglycemia. Specifically, start with metformin first and then add any second oral agent.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/07/4.htm
7 Feb 2012

Overweight, obesity poorly managed in type 1 diabetes

While U.S. adults with type 1 diabetes have rates of overweight and obesity virtually identical to those in the general adult population, only about 50% received lifestyle recommendations for weight management from clinicians or tried lifestyle modifications.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/14/4.htm
14 Feb 2023

MKSAP Quiz: Transfer prevented by low food intake, new bruising, gross hematuria

A 70-year-old malnourished man with a 4-year history of Alzheimer dementia is admitted to the intensive care unit from the emergency department for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia and impending respiratory failure. He is inattentive and confused and has a weak productive cough. What is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/3.htm
2 Oct 2012

ACG updates, reaffirms guidelines on evaluation, management of patients with celiac disease

The diagnostic approach to celiac disease in adults using serological and histologic data remains unchanged from the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 2013 clinical guidelines.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/17/1.htm
17 Jan 2023

Melatonin use increased among U.S. adults in recent years

Use of more than the recommended daily dose of 5 mg also became more common from 2009-2010 to 2017-2018, potentially raising safety concerns, according to authors of an analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/08/4.htm
8 Feb 2022

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for worsening choking

A 75-year-old man is evaluated for choking that started 3 months ago and has progressively worsened. Parkinson disease was diagnosed 3 months ago. His only medication is carbidopa-levodopa. After physical examination, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/07/3.htm
7 Dec 2021

Dapagliflozin reduced risk for hospitalization in CKD patients with or without diabetes

A post hoc analysis of an industry-funded trial found that dapagliflozin reduced overall risk of hospitalization as well as risk of hospitalization ending in death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/06/3.htm
6 Dec 2022

Guidelines update management of eosinophilic esophagitis

Recommendations from the American Gastroenterological Association and the Joint Task Force for Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters cover use of proton-pump inhibitors, steroids, diets, and endoscopic dilation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/05/4.htm
5 May 2020

MKSAP Quiz: 8-week history of postprandial abdominal pain

A 54-year-old man is evaluated for an 8-week history of postprandial, gnawing, epigastric abdominal pain after every meal. Pain begins 30 minutes after eating, persists for 1 hour, and gradually resolves. Following a physical exam and upper endoscopy, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/10/3.htm
10 May 2022

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