Search results for "Drug Interactions"
Improving HCV treatment and screening in primary care
Amid global calls to eliminate viral hepatitis, efforts are underway to screen asymptomatic adults for hepatitis C and overcome barriers to treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/improving-hcv-treatment-and-screening-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jan 2022
Optimism on outpatient COVID-19 treatment options
ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's seventh forum on COVID-19 tackled new and existing treatments amid a rising number of cases from the omicron variant.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/optimism-on-outpatient-covid-19-treatment-options.htm
1 Jan 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Several months of itchy, scaly feet
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for a several-month history of itchy, scaly feet. It has persisted despite the application of a moisturizing lotion. A physical exam reveals erythematous scaly patches on the sides of the feet and maceration between toes. What is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/13/3.htm
13 Jul 2021
Stronger warning for montelukast; COVID-19 actions
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/stronger-warning-for-montelukast-covid-19-actions.htm
1 May 2020
New COVID-19-related guidance on CPR, chest imaging, hydroxychloroquine
Medical societies addressed appropriate resuscitation and chest imaging practices for patients with COVID-19, issued guidelines on treatment and management, and warned about arrhythmia risks with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/14/1.htm
14 Apr 2020
Managing HIV with testing, prevention
Antiretroviral therapy has made an impact in treating HIV, but preexposure prophylaxis has created a huge opportunity in preventing infection, with internists poised to play a role.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/managing-hiv-with-testing-prevention.htm
1 Mar 2020
Lessons from an outbreak
This issue also covers preexposure prophylaxis for HIV, adult survivors of congenital heart disease, and age-friendly geriatric care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/lessons-from-an-outbreak.htm
1 Mar 2020
Shorter regimens can boost adherence in latent TB infection
Treatment is essential to reducing disease incidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/shorter-regimens-can-boost-adherence-in-latent-tb-infection.htm
1 Jan 2020
Cluster headaches can hide in plain sight
Episodic cluster headaches and migraines are often confused, and more often than not, migraine is misdiagnosed as cluster.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/cluster-headaches-can-hide-in-plain-sight.htm
1 Nov 2019
New options no panacea for depression
Internists can have the greatest impact by continuing to be the first point of contact, treating mild to moderate depression, and explaining what may be available if first-line options fall short.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/new-options-no-panacea-for-depression.htm
1 Sep 2019