Search results for "Hepatitis"
Overcoming care barriers for transgender patients
Negative experiences for transgender patients can be avoided through gender-affirming care by physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/overcoming-care-barriers-for-transgender-patients.htm
1 Jan 2023
Combo treatment approved for asthma
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/combo-treatment-approved-for-asthma.htm
1 Mar 2023
HCV treatment by NPs, PCPs appears safe, effective as that provided by subspecialists
Reversing restrictions that limit prescribing of direct-acting antivirals might allow rapid escalation of safe, effective therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and could improve the care of patients, study authors noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/08/2.htm
8 Aug 2017
‘Gold standard’ underused for substance misuse
While effective medications to treat opioid addiction are available in primary care, few physicians prescribe buprenorphine or naltrexone, and few would obtain the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) waiver to prescribe buprenorphine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/gold-standard-underused-for-substance-misuse.htm
1 Nov 2020
ACP, CDC issue best practice advice on HBV
Clinicians should screen for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in patients at high risk, such as those born in countries where the HBV prevalence is 2% or higher, men who have sex with men, patients who require immunosuppressive therapy, or patients with end-stage renal disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/11/21/1.htm
21 Nov 2017
Adult immunization schedule released for 2017
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its 2017 Recommended Immunization Schedule for adults, with changes to influenza, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B, and meningococcal vaccinations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/07/4.htm
7 Feb 2017
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of edema
A 28-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-month history of progressive lower-extremity edema, weight loss, and fatigue. Medical history is significant for recreational use of inhaled cocaine; he denies injection drug use. He has no other known medical issues and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and kidney analysis, what test is most likely to establish the cause of this patient's focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/06/3.htm
6 Feb 2018
ID, liver societies update guidance for HCV testing, management
Major changes to guidance on hepatitis C virus (HCV) include an emphasis on universal screening, new recommendations for managing incomplete treatment adherence, and expansion of treatment eligibility, among others.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/06/1.htm
6 Jun 2023
New meningitis vaccine, hepatitis C drug approved
Recalls and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2015
MKSAP quiz: Follow-up for hepatitis B
A 25-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up after recently testing positive for hepatitis B surface antigen. He underwent testing as part of the immigration process from Somalia. Two other siblings also have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and ultrasound, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/19/3.htm
19 Sep 2017