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Arthroplasty associated with increased risk of heart attack in early postoperative period

The immediate postoperative risk of myocardial infarction following total joint arthroplasty may have been previously underappreciated, authors noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/01/2.htm
1 Sep 2015

MKSAP Quiz: Gout with flares

This week's quiz asks readers to determine the appropriate next step in management for a 59-year-old man with a 6-month history of gout, hypersensitivity to allopurinol, and more frequent gout flares.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/15/3.htm
15 Sep 2015

MKSAP Quiz: evaluation of painful nodules and rash

A 21-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of painful nodules and a rash in the lower extremities, along with pain and swelling of the wrists, knees, and ankles. She reports a low-grade fever and a 2.7-kg (6.0-lb) weight loss since the onset of symptoms. She has taken naproxen with some relief. History is significant for gastroesophageal reflux disease and acne. Medications are over-the-counter famotidine as needed and minocycline. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/03/3.htm
3 Nov 2015

Guideline released on rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Among other recommendations, the guideline panel recommended a treat-to-target approach rather than a nontargeted approach in patients with early symptomatic RA and those with established RA, regardless of disease activity.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/24/4.htm
24 Nov 2015

MKSAP Quiz: 10-month history of generalized weakness

A 61-year-old man is evaluated for a 10-month history of generalized weakness. He reports no pain or myalgia. History is significant for hypercholesterolemia treated with a stable dose of simvastatin for the past 3 years. Following a physical exam, lab results, and a chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/22/3.htm
22 Dec 2015

MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of rash

A 46-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of a rash during the summertime. She is otherwise well and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, exam of the rash, and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2016

MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of rheumatoid arthritis

This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 52-year-old man during a follow-up visit for a 2-year history of progressively symptomatic rheumatoid arthritis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/29/3.htm
29 Mar 2016

Control is the key in rheumatoid arthritis

To control symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, new guidelines are encouraging internists to act sooner and more definitively combatting the course of the disease. Also, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs are playing a bigger role in controlling symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/04/rheumatology.htm
1 Apr 2016

Noninvasive treatment almost always best for knee pain

Knee symptoms are the most common musculoskeletal reason why patients visit their doctors, and in most cases, except when breaks or infection is suspected, physicians should recommend the use of nonsurgical treatments first.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/04/knees.htm
1 Apr 2016

Subspecialists miss opportunities to address patients' financial concerns, study shows

Transcripts of doctor-patient interactions may suggest failure on the part of physicians, but they also reflect a general failure on the part of the health care system, as drug prices and out-of-pocket spending are often difficult to determine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/12/2.htm
12 Apr 2016

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