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Figure 2. Management of low back pain (LBP). LBP ...
Acetaminophen. NSAIDs. Skeletal muscle relaxants. Antidepressants (TCA). Benzodiazepines. Tr amadol, opioids. ... No intervention was supported by grade A evidence (good-quality evidence of substantial benefit ). MRI magnetic resonance imaging; NSAIDs nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; TCA tricyclic antidepressants.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/acpi-201311-back-pain_t1.pdf
18 Sep 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 10-year history of hot flushes
A 61-year-old woman is evaluated for hot flushes, which have been persistent for the last 10 years. They occur at least 7 times per day, last for approximately 60 seconds, and are associated with severe sweating, palpitations, and occasional nausea. She is awakened several times per night. Following a review of medicines and herbal supplements, taking her medical history, and a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/05/3.htm
5 Nov 2013
CMS proposes rule change to Medicare Prescription Drug Program
CMS has issued proposed changes to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program and is asking for comments on the proposal by March 7.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/28/7.htm
28 Jan 2014
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation of chronic fatigue syndrome
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated following a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. She has a several-year history of chronic disabling fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, muscle and joint pain, and headache. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management for this patient's symptoms?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/11/3.htm
11 Feb 2014
LUNG CANCER SCREENING cited the harms and costs of ...
It’s contraindi-cated in people taking monoamine oxidaseinhibitors, high blood pressure medicationsand tricyclic antidepressants or phenoth-iazines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/acpi-201403-puzzle_t2.pdf
25 Feb 2014
Crossed Words: Finding alternatives
ACP Internist's puzzle feature challenges readers to find clues placed horizontally in rows to reveal an answer written vertically.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/puzzle.htm
1 Mar 2014
Maintaining men's health in middle age
Adrenopause, somatopause, andropause... manopause? They all give internists pause when considering men's health as they reach middle age. As men try to maintain optimum health, doctors need to define what exactly that is.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/mens-health.htm
1 Apr 2014
Tinnitus guideline covers diagnosis, treatment
A clinical guideline on diagnosing and treating tinnitus was released last week by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/07/2.htm
7 Oct 2014
Analysis finds several treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy more effective than placebo
A large meta-analysis recently compared the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/04/5.htm
4 Nov 2014
Guidelines define an adjunctive role for weight loss and other prescription medications in obesity management
Knowledgeable prescribing of weight loss medications, and choosing other necessary prescription medications with favorable weight profiles, can aid in the prevention and management of obesity and can be useful for patients who have been unsuccessful with diet and exercise alone, according to a clinical practice guideline.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/27/1.htm
27 Jan 2015