Charlotte Huff

Jan 7, 2025 | immattersacp.org | Charlotte Huff |Gianna Melillo |ACP Internist

https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/01/07/2.htm I.M. Matters Weekly | Falls | January 7, 2025 A retrospective study compared fall-related injuries in adults initiating gabapentin versus duloxetine for diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, or fibromyalgia. Compared with duloxetine, gabapentin was not associated with increased fall-related visits and hospitalizations within six months of initiation, a study found.

Dec 3, 2024 | immattersacp.org | Charlotte Huff |Gianna Melillo |ACP Internist

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination of men and women ages 27 to 45 years was not highly cost-effective, a recent analysis found. The analysis was motivated by the June 2019 recommendation of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for shared clinical decision making regarding potential HPV vaccination in this population.

Sep 17, 2024 | immattersacp.org | Gianna Melillo |Charlotte Huff |ACP Internist

MKSAP Answer and Critique The correct answer is B. Amlodipine. This content is available to MKSAP subscribers as Question 68 in the Nephrology section. More information about MKSAP is available online. The most appropriate additional treatment is amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker (CCB) (Option B). This patient with hypertension requires escalation of her antihypertensive medication regimen because her blood pressure (BP) is not at target.

Sep 17, 2024 | immattersacp.org | Gianna Melillo |Charlotte Huff |ACP Internist

The U.S. prevalence of diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) was higher than previously estimated, a study found. A previous study using data from 1996-1997 projected that there would be 3.3 million adults with AF in the United States in 2020. To assess the current prevalence, researchers merged California's statewide health care databases to create a cohort of adults age 20 years or older who received hospital-based care in the state from 2005 to 2019.

Sep 17, 2024 | immattersacp.org | Gianna Melillo |Charlotte Huff |ACP Internist

Recognizing the strong connection between health and civic participation, ACP participates in National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17, a nonpartisan initiative that has registered over 5 million voters since 2012. The College encourages all members to make sure their voter registration is up to date for the upcoming election and to vote, whether from home or in person. To support this effort, ACP has developed a Voter Registration and Equitable Access to Elections Toolkit .