Search results for "Therapeutics"
Addressing abdominal pain's many causes
A session at ACG 2024 covered diagnoses similar to IBS that clinicians should keep on their differential and outlined the role of neuromodulators in treating disorders of the gut-brain interaction.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/01/addressing-abdominal-pains-many-causes.htm
1 Jan 2025
DoxyPEP effective for preventing syphilis, chlamydia
Two studies of early uptake of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) found decreases in sexually transmitted infections at both the population and the clinic level.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/01/14/2.htm
14 Jan 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Treatment of deep venous thrombosis
A 55-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for right leg swelling and is diagnosed with a proximal deep venous thrombosis. Medical history is significant for end-stage kidney disease for which she is undergoing hemodialysis. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/26/3.htm
26 Nov 2024
Examining cost effects of ‘skinny-label’ generics
A federal ruling over a patent dispute could lead to long-term effects on health care spending in the United States, a recent study indicated.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/examining-cost-effects-of-skinny-label-generics.htm
1 Nov 2024
Semaglutide-induced weight loss reduced knee osteoarthritis pain, industry trial finds
In patients with obesity and osteoarthritis randomly assigned to semaglutide or placebo, those in the former group had a significantly greater mean decrease in body weight and pain over 68 weeks, although trial withdrawal due to adverse events was also higher in those taking semaglutide.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/05/2.htm
5 Nov 2024
Parsing periop predicaments
Due to a lack of evidence for best perioperative procedures, clinicians have debated for decades how to address circumstances such as stroke or atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/parsing-periop-predicaments.htm
1 Jul 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up examination for COPD
A 62-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up examination for COPD. Despite smoking cessation, adherence to his medical regimen, good inhaler technique, and participation in pulmonary rehabilitation, he continues to experience breathlessness with mild exertion and has diminished quality of life. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/08/3.htm
8 Oct 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Hospitalization for neutropenic fever
A 45-year-old man is hospitalized for neutropenic fever. He was recently diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and his last chemotherapy treatment was 10 days ago. What is the most appropriate management to reduce the risk of future febrile neutropenia?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/03/3.htm
3 Sep 2024
Continue BP control, maintain benefits
Helping patients maintain normal blood pressure over the long haul pays off in cardiovascular and other health benefits, yet studies show that U.S. adults continue to backslide.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/continue-bp-control-maintain-benefits.htm
1 May 2024
Digoxin still used, but toxicity not appreciated
Add digoxin toxicity to your checklist of diagnostic suspicions, and consider standing orders to check serum levels in certain populations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/digoxin-still-used-but-toxicity-not-appreciated.htm
1 Apr 2024