Search results for "Hepatitis"
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Nov 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 8-year history of joint pain
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for an 8-year history of joint pain, particularly in the hands, and progressively worsening fatigue. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable. He takes ibuprofen as needed. There are swelling and tenderness of the second and third metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints bilaterally, and tenderness but no swelling of the fourth and fifth MCP joints bilaterally. There is bony hypertrophy of the first MCP joints and knees bilaterally. The proximal interphalangeal joints and wrists are normal. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and a radiograph, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/mksap.htm
1 May 2017
The waning and boosting of COVID-19 immunity
ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's sixth COVID-19 forum examined progress amid the pandemic in the past year.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/the-waning-and-boosting-of-covid-19-immunity.htm
1 Nov 2021
HCV patients being treated for opioid addiction appear to benefit from antiviral therapy
Patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who were receiving opioid-agonist therapy (such as methadone or buprenorphine) and treatment with elbasvir-grazoprevir had high rates of sustained virologic response regardless of continued drug use, an industry-funded study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/09/4.htm
9 Aug 2016
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
The next issue of ACP Internist is online
The July/August issue of ACP Internist is available online, including stories on baby boomers, hepatitis C, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/03/7.htm
3 Jul 2012
ACP recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month, urges adults to get vaccinated
Resources available from ACP include immunization patient education materials, the I Raise the Rates initiative, and the ACP Practice Advisor Adult Immunization Module.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/01/6.htm
1 Aug 2017
MKSAP quiz: Intermittent fever, sweats, fatigue
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for intermittent fever, sweats, fatigue, and dull midchest pain of 2 weeks' duration. Medical history is significant for liver transplantation 6 months ago for primary biliary cirrhosis; she was seronegative for cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr virus, and her donor was positive for both. Results of pretransplant testing for tuberculosis were negative. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and chest radiograph, what is the most likely cause of her clinical findings?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/30/3.htm
30 Jan 2018
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
ACIP expands indications for Tdap, HPV, hepatitis B vaccinations
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) released its sixth annual review of the recommended Adult Immunization Schedule last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/07/2.htm
7 Feb 2012