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Register now for ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's COVID-19 Forum IX: Management of Patients with Persistent Symptoms after COVID-19
During the May 24 virtual live event, a panel of experts will discuss challenges related to the care of patients who have lasting symptoms following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/17/3.htm
17 May 2022
MKSAP Quiz: COPD evaluated during a routine visit
A 66-year-old man with a history of COPD is evaluated during a routine visit. He is able to walk one flight of stairs and one block before he develops dyspnea. He was last treated for two acute exacerbations of COPD within the last year, one of which required hospitalization. Following a physical exam and other tests, what patient characteristics place him at highest risk for a recurrent acute exacerbation?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/09/3.htm
9 Mar 2021
Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir rarely leads to rebound, doesn't help average-risk patients, studies find
A retrospective analysis found that symptom rebound occurred in less than 1% of high-risk COVID-19 patients treated with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, while the manufacturer reported that the drug didn't show significant benefit in average-risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/21/2.htm
21 Jun 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of nonproductive cough
A 62-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-month history of nonproductive cough, progressive dyspnea, and fatigue. He reports a 6.8-kg (15-lb) weight loss during this time. He has a 30-pack-year history of smoking. He worked in a navy ship yard 32 years ago. Following a physical exam, chest radiograph, and thoracentesis, what is the most appropriate next step?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/10/3.htm
10 Nov 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Peripheral 9-mm solid pulmonary nodule
A 72-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine visit. She has a 30-pack-year smoking history and quit 5 years ago. A screening low-dose chest CT scan shows a peripheral 9-mm solid pulmonary nodule in the left upper lobe and emphysema. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/25/4.htm
25 Aug 2020
Guidance on using rapid tests, managing COPD, and screening for cardiac problems in COVID-19
The FDA warned about false positives with rapid tests, guidance addressed care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during the pandemic, and experts advised on ethics of emergency use authorizations, among other recent COVID-19 news.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/10/1.htm
10 Nov 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 6 months of exertional dyspnea
A 46-year-old man is evaluated for 6 months of exertional dyspnea, fatigue, and ankle edema. Recently he experienced near-syncope walking up two flights of stairs. He has no other medical problems and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, transthoracic echocardiogram, and other tests, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/09/3.htm
9 Jun 2020
Studies assess responses, reactions to vaccines; long-term effects of COVID-19 infection
Recent COVID-19 vaccine studies showed good response in pregnant women, as well as possible localized rashes from the Moderna vaccine. Analyses of ICU patients and those treated at a post-COVID-19 clinic highlighted the long-term effects of the virus, and a study found that dialysis patients maintained antibodies six months after COVID-19 infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/1.htm
18 May 2021
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host fifth forum on COVID-19
“COVID-19 Forum V: Evaluation and Care of Patients with Persistent Symptoms Following Acute SARS-CoV-2 Infection” was held on June 9.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/15/2.htm
15 Jun 2021
ACP releases Spanish-language edition of MKSAP 18
The Spanish-language version will help Latin American and Spanish internists, subspecialists, and primary care physicians upgrade their knowledge and prepare for board certification.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/17/6.htm
17 Dec 2019