Search results for "Rheumatology"
The challenge of time
Clinical lives are run by schedules with office visit slots as short as 15 minutes, often not enough time to handle the issues of any given patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/the-challenge-of-time.htm
1 Jul 2019
Methotrexate intolerance common in patients with rheumatoid, psoriatic arthritis
Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in patients who are prescribed methotrexate for rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, in some cases even before they start taking the drug, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/07/5.htm
7 Jan 2014
E-consults can empower, burden physicians
E-consults, which have become more common, increase access to subspecialty expertise but can increase stress on primary care clinicians due to the administrative time and clinical effort that they require.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/e-consults-can-empower-burden-physicians.htm
1 Oct 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of rheumatoid arthritis
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 52-year-old man during a follow-up visit for a 2-year history of progressively symptomatic rheumatoid arthritis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/29/3.htm
29 Mar 2016
Hand, knee and hip osteoarthritis recommendations updated
Revised recommendations aimed at improving the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of the hand, hip and knee were published by the American College of Rheumatology on March 27.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/2.htm
3 Apr 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of left knee pain
A 76-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of left knee pain of moderate intensity that worsens with ambulation. She reports minimal pain at rest and no nocturnal pain. There are no clicking or locking symptoms. She has tried naproxen and ibuprofen but developed dyspepsia; acetaminophen provides mild to moderate relief. The patient has hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and chronic stable angina. Medications are lisinopril, metoprolol, simvastatin, low-dose aspirin, and nitroglycerin as needed. Following a physical exam, lab results and radiograph, what is the next best step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/01/3.htm
1 Apr 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of rash
A 46-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of a rash during the summertime. She is otherwise well and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, exam of the rash, and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2016
Managing medications in patients with heart failure
Internists can provide a medical home to patients with heart failure so that medications and supplements are regularly assessed and managed, according to experts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/medications.htm
1 Feb 2017
Statins, gout guidelines fuel debate on best practice
This issue covers the debate about statins guidelines, evidence-based guidelines for gout, and physicians-in-training who face discrimination.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/editors.htm
1 Apr 2017
Arthroplasty associated with increased risk of heart attack in early postoperative period
The immediate postoperative risk of myocardial infarction following total joint arthroplasty may have been previously underappreciated, authors noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/01/2.htm
1 Sep 2015