Search results for "Hepatitis"
Volunteer internists help to rebuild Haiti
Physicians in Haiti face a new set of challenges as they stem the spread of infectious diseases and restore medical care to a country that had little before a devastating earthquake struck.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/haiti.htm
1 May 2010
Keep up with vaccine recommendations
New vaccines and their recommendations have added complexity and made it tough to stay current. For patients, the extra costs can be prohibitive. Learn how to stay abreast of the requirements and engage patients on the issue.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/vaccines.htm
1 Sep 2013
MKSAP Quiz: abnormal liver chemistry tests
A 25-year-old man is evaluated after being turned down as a blood donor because of abnormal liver chemistry tests. The patient is healthy, takes no medications, does not smoke, and drinks alcohol socially. The review of systems, physical exam, vital signs and BMI are normal. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/25/3.htm
25 Sep 2012
Free CME course helps physicians identify and care for patients with liver disease
The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), in collaboration with ACP, Project ECHO, the CDC, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, has developed ACT-First, a free, online CME course that will help clinicians improve their knowledge and clinical skills in hepatology.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/20/9.htm
20 May 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
Meeting baby boomers' high expectations
Baby boomers may seek a level of health care that isn't always realistic. Learn how to address their needs while carefully transitioning them into their golden years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2012
Guideline released on rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Among other recommendations, the guideline panel recommended a treat-to-target approach rather than a nontargeted approach in patients with early symptomatic RA and those with established RA, regardless of disease activity.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/24/4.htm
24 Nov 2015
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
Warning about mixing protease inhibitors with statins
This regulatory update includes a warning on combining protease inhibitors and statins, approval of an orphan drug, and steps the FDA is taking to increase the supply of cancer drugs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/fda.htm
1 May 2012
Internists can help with alcohol misuse
New legislation in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that insurance plans cover alcohol treatment as an essential health care benefit, prompting internists to integrate care for alcohol use disorders into their practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/alcohol.htm
1 Oct 2015