Search results for "hepatitis"
ACP and the American Academy of HIV Medicine collaborate on new guide to hepatitis C testing
The new guide includes a summary of the latest testing recommendations; diagnostic, billing, and laboratory codes for testing; resources for referrals to HCV-experienced clinicians; and information on patient interactions, education, conversations, and case examples.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/16/5.htm
16 May 2017
Screening for latent TB may miss higher-risk patients
A study of one large U.S. health system found that risk factors for latent tuberculosis (TB) were not associated with greater likelihood of screening.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/23/4.htm
23 Jan 2024
Civil surgeons can help pave the way to citizenship
An FACP explains what a civil surgeon does and why he thinks more internal medicine physicians should consider doing it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/civil-surgeons-can-help-pave-the-way-to-citizenship.htm
1 Apr 2024
ACIP releases 2024 Adult Immunization Schedule featuring new vaccines
The latest recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) address vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus, mpox, COVID-19, and meningitis, among others.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/16/1.htm
16 Jan 2024
Raising awareness about HPV-related cancers
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can potentially prevent more than 90% of HPV-associated cancers. Generally given to teens, it can be offered to adults as well.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/raising-awareness-about-hpv-related-cancers.htm
1 Oct 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Routine follow-up visit and hepatitis B
A 53-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine follow-up visit. Medical history is significant for hypertension and chronic active hepatitis B infection. Her hepatitis B infection has been treated with tenofovir for the past 5 years with suppression of her serum hepatitis B DNA levels. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely cause of this patient's kidney findings?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/31/3.htm
31 Jul 2018
About one-third of Americans with HCV had evidence of viral clearance in past decade
The highest proportion of hepatitis C virus (HCV) cure or clearance among all age groups and payers was 49% among commercially insured patients ages 60 years and older, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/11/4.htm
11 Jul 2023
New meningitis vaccine, hepatitis C drug approved
Recalls and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2015
Be proactive about managing hepatitis B
Reports and other guidance on both hepatitis B virus prevention and treatment all have reprised a common theme: Clearly vulnerable individuals are too often missed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/be-proactive-about-managing-hepatitis-b.htm
1 Apr 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Routine visit for a patient with chronic kidney disease
A 45-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit in September. He has advanced chronic kidney disease due to IgA nephropathy. After his vaccination history is evaluated, what is the most appropriate additional vaccine to administer at this visit?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/18/3.htm
18 Jul 2023