Search results for "Rheumatoid arthritis"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for left lower extremity ulcer
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for a left lower extremity ulcer. He has a 15-year history of worsening arthritis for which he has never been evaluated. He takes ibuprofen as needed. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/27/3.htm
27 Aug 2019
New Curbsiders podcast episode: Complexities of rheumatoid arthritis
ACP President Robert M. McLean, MD, FACP, is featured on the latest episode of The Curbsiders, a podcast hosted by internists focusing on internal medicine-related topics that offers CME credit and MOC points to ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/23/6.htm
23 Apr 2019
More options available for psoriatic arthritis
Internists are the first doctors patients see for joint pain, which means they can make a big difference in preventing the progression of joint diseases such as psoriatic arthritis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/more-options-available-for-psoriatic-arthritis.htm
1 Apr 2019
Boxed warning added to gout drug, more ARBs recalled
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/boxed-warning-added-to-gout-drug-more-arbs-recalled.htm
1 Apr 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Recently worsening joint symptoms
A 49-year-old woman is evaluated for recently worsening joint symptoms. She has a 13-year history of Crohn disease characterized by four to six stools daily and mild crampy abdominal pain. She also has a 1-year history of arthritis. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate long-term treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/23/3.htm
23 Oct 2018
Large valsartan recall, new warnings for fluoroquinolones
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/large-valsartan-recall-new-warnings-for-fluoroquinolones.htm
1 Sep 2018
New internal medicine residency gains foothold in Nepal
Patan Hospital of Nepal, a tertiary-level referral center that treats nearly 320,000 outpatients and 20,000 inpatients each year, began an internal medicine residency program last year.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/new-internal-medicine-residency-gains-foothold-in-nepal.htm
1 Apr 2018
Off-label hydroxychloroquine no more effective than placebo when added to usual care for osteoarthritis hand pain
Findings do not support the current practice of off-label use of hydroxychloroquine in patients with hand osteoarthritis, but that should not deter research and drug development communities from researching more potent agents or compounds that more specifically target the inflammatory pathways, editorialists said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/27/2.htm
27 Feb 2018
DynaMed Plus Quiz: Shortness of breath
A 40-year-old trophy-winning professional knitter reports increasing shortness of breath and dry cough for the past week, as well as hoarseness and throat pain for the past three days. Upon questioning, she reports feeling “feverish” and being unusually tired of late. Following a review of systems, physical exam, and lab tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/11/dynamed-plus-quiz-shortness-of-breath.htm
1 Nov 2017
Shingles vaccine can be given before starting tofacitinib, industry-funded study says
The authors concluded that tofacitinib alone for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis should be considered to help reduce the risk of shingles in vaccinated patients, provided that patients' arthritis remains controlled on the drug.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/29/5.htm
29 Aug 2017