Search results for "Antivirals"
Weight-loss drug and at-home HIV test approved
This regulatory update covers approval of lorcaserin HCl for chronic weight management, as well as a new at-home mouth swab test for HIV 1 and 2.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2012
Start ART in all HIV-infected adults, expert panel says
All adults with HIV should receive antiretroviral therapy (ART) regardless of CD4 cell count, according to the 2012 International Antiviral Society-USA panel recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/24/1.htm
24 Jul 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Oral mucosal lesion
A 24-year-old male truck driver comes for a routine examination in order to renew his commercial driver's license. The patient is asymptomatic. On physical examination, vital signs are normal. Dentition is poor. An oral mucosal lesion is shown. There are no oral masses or ulcers and no cervical lymphadenopathy. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/mksap.htm
1 May 2012
Rapid flu tests more accurate when positive, but negative results require confirmation
Rapid influenza diagnostic tests were more accurate at diagnosing the flu than ruling it out in a new study, indicating that patients with a negative result would need additional testing.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/28/1.htm
28 Feb 2012
New drugs approved for hypertension, lupus and COPD
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/fda.htm
1 May 2011
Updated recommendations issued on antiviral agents for influenza
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices released updated recommendations last week for antiviral treatment in patients with confirmed or suspected influenza.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/01/1.htm
1 Feb 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Increasing headache and red eye
A 64-year-old man is evaluated for a new right-sided headache that began 1 day ago. He awoke yesterday with a dull ache over his right forehead that has gradually increased in intensity. He also notes some right eye discomfort, sensitivity to light, and that his eye is red. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/mksap.htm
1 Feb 2011
CDC issues guidance on rapid influenza tests
MKSAP Quiz: progressive dysphagia for solids and liquids
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/01/11/2.htm
11 Jan 2011
Warnings on prostate drugs, HIV combination therapy
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2011
Oseltamivir prophylaxis worked, but drug may pose reinfection risks
Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance suboptimal in cirrhosis patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/15/6.htm
15 Jun 2010