Search results for "Oncology"
MKSAP Quiz: abdominal pain of several months' duration
A 66-year-old man is evaluated for vague abdominal pain of several months' duration and a 10-kg (22-lb) weight loss. He drinks alcohol socially but does not smoke. The patient is otherwise well, has good performance status, and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and a CT scan, what is the most appropriate initial management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/16/3.htm
16 Dec 2014
Hepatitis C drugs offer new options
The approval of multiple drugs in 2013 and 2014 that are able to cure hepatitis C without the use of interferon has dramatically changed the screening, treatment, and epidemiologic paradigms of the virus. Soon, internists will be involved in this rapidly changing area of health care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/hepatitis.htm
1 Jan 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Progressive fatigue, dyspnea
A 28-year-old previously healthy woman is evaluated in the hospital for a 3-week history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea with exertion, and easy bruisability. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and peripheral blood smear, what is the most appropriate treatment?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2015
MKSAP Quiz: shortness of breath of 3 months' duration
A 54-year-old woman is evaluated for shortness of breath of 3 months' duration and a 4.5-kg (10-lb) weight loss over the preceding 2 months. She has a 35-pack-year smoking history. Following a physical exam and further testing, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/31/3.htm
31 Mar 2015
1945-1954: ACP and other organizations find their niches
ACP's fourth decade started with the restoration of pre-World War II programs that had been suspended, as well as struggles with more philosophical issues.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/centennial.htm
1 Apr 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of progressive fatigue
A 28-year-old previously healthy woman is evaluated in the hospital for a 3-week history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea with exertion, and easy bruisability. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2015
Oncologist optimistic about latest cancer treatments
Genomic targeted therapies and immune therapies are 2 areas that internists should know about, so they can refer their patients for such treatments, an expert says.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/cancer.htm
1 Jul 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Fatigue, abdominal discomfort, and occasional dark urine
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated for fatigue and intermittent abdominal discomfort of 2 months' duration and occasional dark urine. Medical and family histories are unremarkable. Her only medication is an oral contraceptive pill. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/25/3.htm
25 Aug 2015
Taking the leap forward to precision medicine
Genomic targeted therapies may finally deliver the full promise of knowing the family medical history or considering environmental factors during a clinical examination.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/precision-medicine.htm
1 Sep 2015
“Doctor, can I get an MRI?” ... Not so fast
ACP seeks to educate and encourage shared decision making with patients, rather than have physicians order screening tests out of habit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/presidents.htm
1 Sep 2015