Search results for "Rheumatology"
Joint guidelines on Lyme disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment open for comment
Among other recommendations, the draft guidelines favor oral antibiotic therapy with doxycycline, amoxicillin, cefuroxime axetil, or phenoxymethylpenicillin over other antimicrobials for treatment of Lyme disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/02/2.htm
2 Jul 2019
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT As always, the Medicare program hassome changes ...
Rheumatology 0%. CPT codes for initial observationCY 2010 Medicare PFS work RVURUC-recommendedwork RVUCMS CY 2012 proposed work RVUCMS CY 2012 final work RVU.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/acpi-201201-coding_t1.pdf
19 Dec 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 18-month history of knee pain
A 55-year-old woman is evaluated for an 18-month history of increasingly severe knee pain with the inability to arise when seated on the floor. She does not have pain at rest or nocturnal pain. Following a physical exam and radiography, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/11/3.htm
11 Jun 2019
IDSA offers criteria on testing for COVID-19; new research looks at clots, treatments
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released guidance for COVID-19 testing among inpatients and outpatients, while studies offered further support for anticoagulation but showed no benefit from hydroxychloroquine or lopinavir-ritonavir.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/12/1.htm
12 May 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 5-year history of recurrent gout
A 53-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of recurrent gout attacks involving the base of the great toes, mid feet, and ankles. Episodes are becoming more frequent and severe. History is also significant for hypertension and stage 3 chronic kidney disease. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/11/3.htm
11 Dec 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Recently worsening joint symptoms
A 49-year-old woman is evaluated for recently worsening joint symptoms. She has a 13-year history of Crohn disease characterized by four to six stools daily and mild crampy abdominal pain. She also has a 1-year history of arthritis. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate long-term treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/23/3.htm
23 Oct 2018
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT As always, the Medicare program hassome changes ...
Rheumatology 0%. CPT codes for initial observationCY 2010 Medicare PFS work RVURUC-recommendedwork RVUCMS CY 2012 proposed work RVUCMS CY 2012 final work RVU.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/acpi-201201-coding_t3.pdf
19 Dec 2011