Search results for "Hepatitis"
MKSAP Quiz: Several-month history of pruritic rash
A 20-year-old woman is evaluated for a several-month history of unintentional weight loss, diarrhea, poor glycemic control, and pruritic rash. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus 2 years ago. Medications are insulin glargine and insulin aspart injection. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/mksap-quiz-several-month-history-of-pruritic-rash.htm
1 Jul 2022
Bringing medicine to the streets
A newly formed street medicine fellowship is allowing academic centers and cities to bring care to homeless patients instead of waiting for them to present to a hospital or shelter.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/bringing-medicine-to-the-streets.htm
1 Jul 2019
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
ACP urges adults to get vaccinations to protect against preventable diseases.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/15/5.htm
15 Aug 2023
Improving HCV treatment and screening in primary care
Amid global calls to eliminate viral hepatitis, efforts are underway to screen asymptomatic adults for hepatitis C and overcome barriers to treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/improving-hcv-treatment-and-screening-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jan 2022
The next issue of ACP Internist is online
September's issue of ACP Internist features stories on disaster response, Alzheimer's disease and hepatitis management, among others.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/13/9.htm
13 Sep 2011
Successful bariatric surgery requires planning, prep
This issue covers topics such as bariatric surgery, care for patients in an urban environment, and screening options for hepatitis C.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/editors.htm
1 Jan 2016
6 keys to managing the cirrhotic inpatient
An expert seeks to put his fellow physicians at ease about treating a patient population that can become quite sick and require a few clinical considerations to manage.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/cirrhosis.htm
1 Jul 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 7-year history of plaques
A 50-year-old man is evaluated in the hospital for fatigue, joint pain, and skin lesions. His symptoms started 2 weeks ago with fever and sore throat, which subsided in 2 days. Fatigue and joint pain were noted 1 day after the onset of sore throat, which worsened over the subsequent days. Four days after the onset of symptoms, he noted dark red spots on his ankles and shins, which spread to involve his legs, thighs, and buttocks; the skin lesions were not painful or itchy. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/mksap-quiz-7-year-history-of-plaques.htm
1 Mar 2018
Warning on using hep C drugs with amiodarone
This update covers combining amiodarone, sofosbuvir, and another direct-acting antiviral for hepatitis C, as well as the approval of a non-invasive test to aid in the diagnosis of gastroparesis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Fever and abdominal pain
A 45-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for a 2-day history of fever and abdominal pain. His medical history is notable for cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis C, esophageal varices, ascites, and minimal hepatic encephalopathy. Abdominal ultrasound discloses cirrhosis, splenomegaly, and ascites. His albumin level is consistent with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. What is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/07/3.htm
7 May 2013