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New meningitis vaccine, hepatitis C drug approved
Recalls and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2015
HIV prophylaxis and new weight loss drug approved
This regulatory update covers label changes for dalfampridine and approvals for the first generic versions of montelukast sodium for asthma.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2012
Internal Medicine Meeting 2016 covers clinical questions
Internists working to implement best practices on complicated topics will find a wealth of advice at Internal Medicine Meeting 2016, to be held May 5-7 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/IMM.htm
1 Mar 2016
MKSAP Quiz: 5-year history of recurrent headache
A 28-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of recurrent headache that occurs several times per month and lasts 12 to 24 hours. He describes the headache as a bilateral frontal pressure associated with nasal congestion and sensitivity to light, sound, and smell. The pain is generally moderate in intensity but worsens when he bends forward or exercises and has caused him to miss 3 days of work recently. Following a physical exam and neurological exam, what is the most appropriate management of this patient's disorder?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/02/3.htm
2 Jun 2015
Inadequate pain relief common among patients with knee osteoarthritis
Inadequate pain relief is common among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), with more than half of patients having persistent pain, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/10/5.htm
10 Feb 2015
Survey shows potential gaps in oncologists' pain management practices
Oncologists may not always adequately treat pain in cancer patients, according to a recent survey.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/22/2.htm
22 Nov 2011
OxyContin redesigned to reduce risk of abuse
OxyContin redesigned to reduce risk of abuse
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/13/5.htm
13 Apr 2010
Imaging, specialists overused and counseling underused for headaches
Contrary to guidelines, the use of advanced imaging and specialty referrals for headache diagnosis treatment has increased in recent years, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/13/4.htm
13 Jan 2015
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
Points to consider in palliative care
An integrated model of curative and palliative care may lead some physicians to reconsider their role in care at the end of life.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/points-to-consider-in-palliative-care.htm
1 Jul 2018