Hepatitis C Treatment Options: 5 Direct Questions
An HCV-infected patient who still injects drugs wants to start direct-acting antiviral therapy. What do guidelines recommend? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 14, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Andrew Bowser Tags: Hepatitis C Source Type: news
Athletes and Atrial Fibrillation: No Longer Synonymous?
A 20-year observational study of nearly 7000 elite athletes found only 0.3% developed atrial fibrillation. Is it time to think differently? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 13, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Payal Kohli, MD Tags: Atrial Fibrillation Source Type: news
The Opioid Epidemic and AF
We have heard so much about the opioid epidemic on the news and the ways in which it can destroy lives and lead to poor outcomes. One interesting association that emerged at this year ’s 2018 AHA Scientific Sessions in Chicago was the association of increased risk of atrial fibrillation with the opioid epidemic. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 13, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Payal Kohli, MD Tags: Atrial Fibrillation Source Type: news
E-cigarette Flavorings May Become Toxic, Trigger Inflammation
Fanciful flavors added to e-cigarettes react with vaping solvents (eg, polypropylene glycol) to create compounds that may persist and harm. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 13, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mark L. Fuerst Tags: Asthma Source Type: news
Obesity Increases Asthma Risk By Altering Airway Muscle Function
Authors speculate that this alteration of smooth airway muscle may imprint a unique signature that could help lead to highly targeted new asthma therapies. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 13, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mark L. Fuerst Tags: Asthma Source Type: news
Esophageal Dysphagia in a Young Immigrant Woman
The 21-year-old recently immigrated from Mexico. She has had trouble swallowing both solids and liquids x4 months. Can you find the clue to her diagnosis? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 12, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ted W. James, MD Tags: Gastrointestinal Disorders Source Type: news
Surprising New Treatment Applications: A Quick Quiz
Test your knowledge of the peculiar applications of some common treatments with this 10-question quiz. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 9, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leo Robert Source Type: news
Recurrent Dysphagia in a 34-year-old Man
A bite of steak has been lodged in the patient ' s throat for 1 hour; why hasn ' t this bout of dysphagia resolved spontaneously? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 7, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ted W. James, MD Tags: Gastrointestinal Disorders Source Type: news
2018 USPSTF Behavioral Weight Loss Interventions Recommendations
The newly updated US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on weight loss interventions are out. How will they impact your practice? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 7, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Veronica Hackethal, MD Source Type: news
4 Good Reasons to Worry about Hep C
Even though hepatitis C cure rates are high, here are 4 issues that should still concern all healthcare providers. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 7, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Andrew Bowser Tags: Hepatitis C Source Type: news
Dry Cough, Rash on Legs
Patient is 54 y/o man; the cough has been present for 2 weeks, the rash on the lower extremities for 2 months; the rash is getting worse. What ' s your dx? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 6, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Brady Pregerson, MD Tags: Skin Diseases Source Type: news
IDWeek 2018: 3 Key Hep C Studies
ICYMI: 3 important studies at IDWeek 2018 highlighted gaps in HCV infection prevention efforts among younger adults, ie, born after the baby boomers. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 6, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Andrew Bowser Tags: Hepatitis C Source Type: news
What Young People are Drinking: A 10-question Quiz
Which beverage accounted for the largest percentage of total beverage consumption among US youth? Milk? Water? The answer might surprise you. ©MariyanaM/Shutterstock.com (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 2, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: news
Rx Switching at the Pharmacy: What would you say?
Should you substitute Vigamox with Moxeza? How about Oxycontin with MS Contin? Take our quick, 4-question quiz to find out. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alex Evans, PharmD, BCGP Source Type: news
GI Case Quiz: A Young Woman with LLQ Pain, Fevers, ↑ WBC
A young woman presents with sharp LLQ pain, fever, and increased white count. What ' s your diagnosis? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 31, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ted W. James, MD Tags: Gastrointestinal Disorders Source Type: news
