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MKSAP Quiz: Treatment of elevated cholesterol levels

A 58-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit. He has psoriatic arthritis and hypertension. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/14/3.htm
14 Dec 2021

Perioperative medicine changed in the pandemic

In the face of a lack of guidance on perioperative medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals are developing their own guidelines on timing of surgery after infection in vaccinated patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/perioperative-medicine-changed-in-the-pandemic.htm
1 May 2022

Dense breast notification laws not associated with increased understanding among patients

A nationally representative online survey included 1,928 women ages 40 to 59 years who had no personal history of breast cancer and had received at least one screening mammogram.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/14/5.htm
14 Jan 2020

Helping older patients 'age in place'

Internists can help patients live at home as they age by assessing physical functioning, watching for changes in functioning, and directing them to available resources.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/geriatrics.htm
1 May 2017

Scientific statement reviews cardiovascular risks, prevention, and treatment in patients with HIV

Even when adequately controlled, HIV is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, said a recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association, which offered advice on risk assessment and preventive treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/11/2.htm
11 Jun 2019

Act early to counter rise in osteoporosis

Recent studies indicate that late-life bone resiliency has been eroding, and newly released guidelines suggest diagnostic and treatment strategies to counteract that slide among women.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/osteoporosis-care.htm
1 Jan 2017

CDC updates tuberculosis screening, testing recommendations for health care personnel

Among the recommendations are tuberculosis screening with an individual risk assessment and symptom evaluation at baseline (preplacement) and tuberculosis testing with an interferon-gamma release assay or a tuberculin skin test for people without documented prior latent tuberculosis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/05/21/1.htm
21 May 2019

Predicting heart disease with markers is risky undertaking

Genome-wide association studies have identified at least 22 new genetic markers for CHD risk. The current debate around the value of CRP for CHD risk assessment could be considered a warm-up for things to come.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/genomics.htm
1 Feb 2009

MKSAP Quiz: Routine office visit for patient with HIV

A 44-year-old man is evaluated in the office during a routine visit. Medical history is significant for HIV diagnosed at age 25 years, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. He is a current smoker. Following a physical exam, lab tests, and electrocardiogram, what factors will result in underestimation of the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/18/3.htm
18 Dec 2018

Calculating risk for cholesterol drugs

Differing guidelines and a new class of drugs may cause uncertainty on the part of patients and practitioners.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/cholesterol.htm
1 Nov 2015

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