Search results for "Hepatitis"
Rapid hepatitis C testing identified infections in high-risk population
Rapid testing for hepatitis C virus (HCV) at agencies for people with drug dependence identified many previously unrecognized infections, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/22/4.htm
22 Apr 2014
Making opiates safe, efficient in the office
Managing opiates leads to a host of issues with patients, for pre-empting pain while ensuring communication of clear limits and preventing abuse. These goals confound many internists, but clear-cut and easy guidelines presented at Internal Medicine 2012 can help internists achieve the best outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/opiates.htm
1 Jun 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Rash, pain, fever and fatigue
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated for a rash on her legs, arthralgia and myalgia, low-grade fever, and fatigue of 4 weeks' duration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/MKSAP.htm
1 Jun 2011
More follow-up testing needed for positive hepatitis C antibody tests
Clinicians should perform an RNA hepatitis C virus test to more definitively diagnose patients after a positive antibody test, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/14/5.htm
14 May 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Lower extremity edema, rash
A 31-year-old woman is evaluated for lower extremity edema, a rash over both legs, and fatigue that have worsened during the past 3 months. She has no other medical problems and takes no medications. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what viral study will support the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/mksap-quiz-lower-extremity-edema-rash.htm
1 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation during a pre-employment examination
A 37-year-old man is evaluated during a pre-employment examination. He is starting a new job as a medical assistant in a primary care office. He has received influenza, COVID-19, and tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccines. What is the most appropriate additional vaccine to administer?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/27/3.htm
27 Jun 2023
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to ACP Internist coverage of issues surround the time spent with patients, ICD-10 coding changes, and physician burnout.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/letters.htm
1 Mar 2015
Long-acting treatments may play a role in eradication of HCV
A cross-sectional survey of patients with or at risk for hepatitis C virus (HCV) found a high acceptability of long-acting treatments such as injections or implants, although daily oral medications were preferred by most. The authors noted that long-acting treatments might contribute to global efforts to eliminate HCV infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/02/4.htm
2 Nov 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 8-week history of a spreading rash
A 63-year-old man is evaluated for an 8-week history of a spreading rash on the feet and legs, fatigue, and arthralgia. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/mksap-quiz-8-week-history-of-a-spreading-rash.htm
1 May 2023
ACIP recommends hepatitis B vaccine for diabetics, HPV vaccine for men
Two new recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) outline hepatitis B vaccination for diabetic adults and human papillomavirus vaccination in males ages 9 to 26.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/10/2.htm
10 Jan 2012