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Boxed warning added to gout drug, more ARBs recalled
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/boxed-warning-added-to-gout-drug-more-arbs-recalled.htm
1 Apr 2019
Recalls continue for hypertension medicines
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/recalls-continue-for-hypertension-medicines.htm
1 Mar 2019
Biomarkers may aid treatment decisions in DCIS
The next issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/04/6.htm
4 May 2010
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for a self-detected lump under the arm
A 69-year-old woman is evaluated for a lump under her arm found on self-examination. She is otherwise healthy and has no other symptoms. Medical and family histories are unremarkable, and she takes no medications. A needle aspirate of the right axillary mass reveals adenocarcinoma. Bilateral mammography and breast MRI are normal. CT scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis demonstrates the enlarged axillary lymph node and no other abnormalities. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/16/3.htm
16 Sep 2014
FDA warns about clarithromycin in heart disease
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/fda-warns-about-clarithromycin-in-heart-disease.htm
1 May 2018
HIV reduction efforts should target risky behaviors
MKSAP Quiz: daily cough without specific triggers
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/21/2.htm
21 Dec 2010
Many general internists uncomfortable caring for childhood cancer survivors, unfamiliar with relevant cancer surveillance guidelines
Internists reported that they were “somewhat uncomfortable” caring for childhood cancer survivors, were unfamiliar with available surveillance guidelines, and preferred to collaborate with cancer treatment centers and clinicians in a recent survey.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/07/4.htm
7 Jan 2014
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
Daily aspirin associated with reduced cancer deaths
Highly sensitive troponin T assay predicts cardiac risk in healthy patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/4.htm
14 Dec 2010
Ranitidine pulled from market; COVID-19 updates
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/ranitidine-pulled-from-market-covid-19-updates.htm
1 Jun 2020