Search results for "Back pain"
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for back pain 1 week ago
A 26-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit after presenting to an urgent care clinic for back pain 1 week ago. Laboratory studies at that time were significant for a serum creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL (123.8 µmol/L); other laboratory studies, including urinalysis, were normal. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/03/3.htm
3 Mar 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Abdominal aortic aneurysm found during routine examination
A 69-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He is asymptomatic. Medical history is significant for hypertension. On physical examination, vital signs are normal. A bruit is heard over the abdomen, and a pulsatile mass is present in the epigastrium. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/31/3.htm
31 Mar 2020
Ranitidine pulled from market; COVID-19 updates
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/ranitidine-pulled-from-market-covid-19-updates.htm
1 Jun 2020
ACP, AAFP issue joint guideline on non-low back pain from musculoskeletal injuries in adults
The College and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recommend topical NSAIDs as first-line therapy for this type of pain and advise against the use of opioids.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/18/3.htm
18 Aug 2020
Warning about hand sanitizer; labeling changes for opioids
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/warning-about-hand-sanitizer-labeling-changes-for-opioids.htm
1 Sep 2020
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Oct 2020
For back pain, early MRI didn't help, early physical therapy did, studies find
A retrospective study found worse outcomes in patients who received an MRI within six weeks of a visit for back pain, while a randomized trial found that early physical therapy for sciatica resulted in better outcomes than a wait-and-see approach.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/06/5.htm
6 Oct 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of incontinence
A 68-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-month history of incontinence typified by continuous leakage and dribbling. Following a physical exam and urinalysis, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/22/3.htm
22 Dec 2020
ACP launches new pain management learning hub
The series consists of seven core evidence-based and patient-centered modules and two sets of case studies. Up to 23 hours of CME/MOC credit are available, free to ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/13/4.htm
13 Apr 2021
Anxiety disorders a common problem in primary care
Anxiety disorders have a prevalence of almost 20% in primary care and can result in increased divorce rates, underemployment, undereducation, and increased reliance on public assistance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/anxiety-disorders-a-common-problem-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jun 2021