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PERSPECTIVES 4 ACPINTERNIST Osteoarthritis affects millions of Americans, but ...

PERSPECTIVES. 4 ACPINTERNIST. Osteoarthritis affects millions of Americans, but effective treatments for advanceddisease continue to be limited. ... The Chronic Osteoarthritis Management Initiative,which ACP supports, is looking to change that by encouraging primary care physiciansto recognize the problem earlier.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/acpi-201305-puzzle_t1.pdf
24 Apr 2013

MKSAP Quiz: 5-year history of knee pain

A 67-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of right knee pain, with morning stiffness lasting 20 minutes. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate initial imaging study?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/22/3.htm
22 Jun 2021

MKSAP Quiz: 8-year history of joint pain

A 50-year-old man is evaluated for an 8-year history of joint pain, particularly in the hands, and progressively worsening fatigue. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable. He takes ibuprofen as needed. There are swelling and tenderness of the second and third metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints bilaterally, and tenderness but no swelling of the fourth and fifth MCP joints bilaterally. There is bony hypertrophy of the first MCP joints and knees bilaterally. The proximal interphalangeal joints and wrists are normal. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and a radiograph, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/mksap.htm
1 May 2017

Specialized footwear associated with no additional benefit versus conventional footwear for knee osteoarthritis pain

At 6 months, change in pain and function did not differ between those assigned to specialized footwear or those assigned to conventional walking shoes. Global improvements in pain were seen in 54% of participants, and global improvements in function were seen in 44% to 48%.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/07/12/1.htm
12 Jul 2016

Viscosupplementation for knee osteoarthritis has little benefit, analysis finds

Viscosupplementation for knee osteoarthritis offers little clinical benefit and increases risk for adverse events, a new study has found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/12/2.htm
12 Jun 2012

Warning on HCV treatments; more cancer drugs approved

This update also covers a warning that combination drugs can cause serious liver injury and approval of new drugs for metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer that has progressed after other treatments.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2016

Hand, knee and hip osteoarthritis recommendations updated

Revised recommendations aimed at improving the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of the hand, hip and knee were published by the American College of Rheumatology on March 27.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/2.htm
3 Apr 2012

Internists interacting with retail clinics

Primary care physicians are seeing more patients after they've already been to a retail health clinic. Experts say that a more patient-centered model needs to evolve to combat the ease of seeking care outside the doctor's office.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/retail-clinics.htm
1 Feb 2016

Glucosamine, chondroitin not effective for hip or knee osteoarthritis

Glucosamine, chondroitin not effective for hip or knee osteoarthritisLow-dose aspirin may protect against colorectal cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/21/1.htm
21 Sep 2010

MKSAP Quiz: Discuss bariatric surgery

A 39-year-old woman comes to the office to discuss bariatric surgery. She has been unable to lose weight with diet and exercise, including supervised weight loss programs. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/15/3.htm
15 Feb 2022

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