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Prescription NSAIDs may have minimal clinical effect on knee osteoarthritis

Long-term use of prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for knee osteoarthritis (OA) was associated with minimally important clinical change in stiffness, physical function, and joint space width, but not pain, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/17/1.htm
17 Mar 2015

Nighttime gout attack risk may be twice as much as in daytime

The risk of acute gout attacks was more than twice as high during the night or early morning hours than the day, even among those who did not consume alcohol and had a low purine intake during the 24 hours prior to the attack, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/16/5.htm
16 Dec 2014

NSAID use may be associated with increased VTE risk

There may be a statistically significant increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/30/4.htm
30 Sep 2014

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: 1-year history of morning stiffness, aching hands

A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of morning stiffness and achiness of the hands as well as Raynaud phenomenon. Two months ago, she experienced a sun-induced rash on the chest and back and patches of discoloration on the hands. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/10/3.htm
10 Feb 2015

MKSAP Quiz: managing systemic lupus erythematosus during pregnancy

This week's quiz asks readers to advise a 29-year-old pregnant woman with systemic lupus erythematosus.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/3.htm
21 Aug 2012

MKSAP quiz: Woman complains of joint pain and stiffness

A 56-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-year history of joint pain and stiffness of the hands.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/mksap.htm
1 May 2009

MKSAP Quiz: gradually progressive knee pain

A 52-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of gradually progressive left knee pain. He has 20 minutes of morning stiffness, which returns after prolonged inactivity. He has minimal to no pain at rest. He reports no clicking or locking of the knee. Over the past several months, the pain has limited his ambulation to no more than a few blocks. Following a physical exam and radiograph, what is the most appropriate next diagnostic step?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/23/3.htm
23 Apr 2013

Bringing medicine back to the bedside

The physical exam itself is widely considered to be underutilized, but many of the country's medical educators and master clinicians are determined to bring it back to prominence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/bringing-medicine-back-to-the-bedside.htm
1 Feb 2018

MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of fatigue, poor appetite, arthralgia, and rash

A 19-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-week history of fatigue, poor appetite, arthralgia of the hands and knees, and a rash, all of which appeared 1 day after a beach trip. After physical exam, lab studies, and kidney ultrasound, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/17/3.htm
17 Jan 2023

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