Search results for "Asthma"
MKSAP Quiz: ED evaluation for a painful body rash
A 64-year-old man is evaluated in the ED for a rash that first developed 3 days ago and has rapidly spread to cover most of his body. He has a history of mild psoriasis, well controlled with topical corticosteroids, and asthma. One week ago, he completed a 10-day course of oral corticosteroids for an acute exacerbation of asthma. On physical examination, more than 90% of his body surface area is erythematous. There are widespread coalescing erythematous patches and plaques, many with pinpoint pustules coalescing into lakes of pus. What is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/29/3.htm
29 Apr 2014
Collaboration with heart failure patients key
Comanaging cardiology patients after heart failure requires small adjustments, following recent guidelines, and patient involvement in decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/collaboration-with-heart-failure-patients-key.htm
1 Jul 2021
New Patient FACTS resources now available to increase understanding of common health conditions
Topics include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, Lyme disease, migraine, osteoporosis, pneumonia, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/10/27/6.htm
27 Oct 2015
MKSAP Quiz: dyspnea, chest tightness in an adolescent athlete
Scoring system predicts risk for hospital readmission
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/23/4.htm
23 Mar 2010
Allergy may not be absolute obstacle to COVID-19 vaccine
Allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines are rare but remain a source of concern. Experts at a recent conference offered some advice on management.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/allergy-may-not-be-absolute-obstacle-to-covid-19-vaccine.htm
1 Apr 2021
Easing screens for intimate partner violence
Internists can be leaders in addressing intimate partner violence, a problem for which effective screening tools and interventions are available.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/easing-screens-for-intimate-partner-violence.htm
1 Oct 2020
Pneumococcal vaccination rates suboptimal in adults with asthma
A total of 42.0% of the study sample reported ever receiving a pneumococcal vaccine, with rates below this threshold in those ages 18 to 44 years (32.7%), men (39.0%), and those with a college degree (36.7%), among other groups, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/03/1.htm
3 Oct 2017
Top 10 medical myths, busted
Ten medical myths persist despite all the evidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/top-10-medical-myths-busted.htm
1 Jun 2019
New reasons to worry about e-cigs
Experiments have shown negative biological effects from the flavor chemicals in e-cigarettes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/new-reasons-to-worry-about-e-cigs.htm
1 Jul 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of cough
A 38-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-year history of cough with mucoid sputum and a 6-month history of mildly progressive dyspnea. He has a 12-pack-year history of smoking. He has no history of asthma, allergies, skin disease, or liver disease. Following physical and pulmonary exams and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/10/3.htm
10 Jun 2014