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Updated recommendations issued on ART for HIV infection
Antiretroviral therapy is recommended for almost all patients with HIV infection as soon as possible after diagnosis, and for initial therapy, an integrase strand transfer inhibitor plus two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors is generally recommended.
Several factors associated with hip replacement revision due to prosthetic joint infection
Preventive strategies for prosthetic joint infection that focus on hygiene, use of protective equipment, systemic antibiotics, and other similar measures could be enhanced by controlling patient-related factors.
MKSAP Quiz: Routine follow-up visit and hepatitis B
A 53-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine follow-up visit. Medical history is significant for hypertension and chronic active hepatitis B infection. Her hepatitis B infection has been treated with tenofovir for the past 5 years with suppression of her serum hepatitis B DNA levels. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely cause of this patient's kidney findings?
Heart failure associated with cognitive impairment, more rapid decline
Individuals with prevalent heart failure were 60% more likely to have dementia and 36% more likely to have mild cognitive impairment than those without heart failure.
ACP announces new Practice Advisor modules, webinar on hypertension
Successful completion of Practice Advisor modules enables the participant to earn CME and Maintenance of Certification Practice Assessment points.
During National Immunization Awareness Month, ACP urges internists to discuss vaccinations with their patients
ACP advises adults to get an annual flu vaccine and to use that opportunity to discuss with their internist other vaccinations they might need, including Tdap, pneumococcal, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B, and herpes zoster.
Put words in our mouth
ACP Internist Weekly wants readers to create captions for our new cartoon and help choose the winner. Pen the winning caption and win a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program, or service.