Search results for "Herpes zoster"
New vaccines, recommendations can make keeping up a chore
This issue includes stories on vaccination, handling difficult patients, and communicating about cancer care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/editors.htm
1 Sep 2013
Zoster vaccination didn't cause infection in patients on biologics
The herpes zoster vaccine reduced the incidence of herpes zoster infection in patients with immune-mediated disease, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/6.htm
10 Jul 2012
A good month to raise the rates
There are several important revisions for adult immunizations, including not using the live attenuated influenza vaccine for the 2017-2018 flu season.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/a-good-month-to-raise-the-rates.htm
1 Oct 2017
Large valsartan recall, new warnings for fluoroquinolones
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/large-valsartan-recall-new-warnings-for-fluoroquinolones.htm
1 Sep 2018
MKSAP Quiz: aching knee pain and stiffness
Herpes zoster vaccine safe and effective, but cost may hinder its useHPV testing more sensitive than conventional screen
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/04/3.htm
4 May 2010
Research at SGIM meeting targets prevention
From smoking to weight loss to vaccination, much of the research at the Society for General Internal Medicine annual meeting focused on preventive medicine. Researchers from around the country shared data on their efforts to keep patients healthy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/sgim-abstracts.htm
1 Jul 2009
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of dry eye
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 68-year-old man with a 6-month history of dryness in his eyes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/18/3.htm
18 Oct 2011
Clearing up confusion over Medicare coverage for vaccines
Medicare's vaccination payments covered in a variety of ways.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/nine.htm
1 Mar 2008
MKSAP Quiz: Pain on tip of nose and painful periorbital eruption
A 65-year-old woman is evaluated for a prodrome of pain on tip of the nose followed by a painful eruption involving the right periorbital tissue. On physical examination, all vital signs are normal. There are grouped vesicles on an erythematous base on the tip of the nose and about the right eye. What is the most appropriate first step in the management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/01/3.htm
1 Jul 2014
IDSA issues vaccination guideline for immunocompromised patients
Most people with compromised immune systems should receive the flu shot and other vaccinations, noted a new guideline released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/10/2.htm
10 Dec 2013