Search results for "Osteoarthritis"
Arthroscopic surgery may not benefit patients with degenerative knee disease
Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee disease yields “small inconsequential benefit” in middle-aged and older adults and is associated with harms, the authors noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/23/1.htm
23 Jun 2015
Arthroscopic surgery may not help degenerative meniscal tears
Arthroscopic surgery may have little or no benefit for degenerative tears of the meniscus, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/09/4.htm
9 Sep 2014
Updated boxed warning for arthritis, ulcerative colitis drugs
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/updated-boxed-warning-for-arthritis-ulcerative-colitis-drugs.htm
1 Nov 2021
Specialized footwear associated with no additional benefit versus conventional footwear for knee osteoarthritis pain
At 6 months, change in pain and function did not differ between those assigned to specialized footwear or those assigned to conventional walking shoes. Global improvements in pain were seen in 54% of participants, and global improvements in function were seen in 44% to 48%.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/07/12/1.htm
12 Jul 2016
Increased suicide risk, but not overall mortality, with fibromyalgia
Plasma renin activity helps predict response to antihypertensive medications
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/4.htm
24 Aug 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Preoperative evaluation
Intensive control of glucose, cholesterol reduces retinopathyAlbumin-creatinine ratio in morning urine is most predictive
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/20/3.htm
20 Jul 2010
MKSAP Quiz: routine examination for risk of rheumatoid arthritis
A 29-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine examination. She seeks advice in reducing her personal risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, because her mother was recently diagnosed with the disorder. What lifestyle modifications are most likely to reduce the patient's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/16/3.htm
16 Jun 2015
RSV vaccine approved; several actions on opioids
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/rsv-vaccine-approved-several-actions-on-opioids.htm
1 Jun 2023
DynaMed Plus Quiz: Shortness of breath
A 40-year-old trophy-winning professional knitter reports increasing shortness of breath and dry cough for the past week, as well as hoarseness and throat pain for the past three days. Upon questioning, she reports feeling “feverish” and being unusually tired of late. Following a review of systems, physical exam, and lab tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/11/dynamed-plus-quiz-shortness-of-breath.htm
1 Nov 2017
Internal Medicine Meeting 2016 goes to Washington
This issue covers topics such as the proper way to do a neurological workup, recently approved forms of insulin, and how to address nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2016