Search results for "Gastroenterology"
Increasing help for physician impairment
This issue also covers new drugs for depression, conference coverage about gastroenterology, and escalating generic drug prices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/increasing-help-for-physician-impairment.htm
1 Sep 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Difficult and painful swallowing
A 43-year-old man is evaluated for difficulty with swallowing and painful swallowing. The pain began approximately 5 days ago and occurs with both solids and liquids. He has recently diagnosed HIV infection and is receiving antiretroviral therapy. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/mksap-quiz-difficult-and-painful-swallowing.htm
1 Sep 2022
Increasing colorectal cancer screening
Screening rates increased from 2000 to 2015 but continue to lag behind goal levels.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/increasing-colorectal-cancer-screening.htm
1 Jan 2019
40 years in health policy, then 40 days in the hospital
My time as a patient made me more aware, in a way that researching and writing about health policy can never do, that although my care experience was mostly positive, this is not the case for millions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/40-years-in-health-policy-then-40-days-in-the-hospital.htm
1 Mar 2022
Addressing the gut-brain connection in IBS
While psychotherapies are effective treatments for some digestive disorders, stigma around both functional gut disorders and mental health diagnoses limits uptake, both for physicians and patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/addressing-the-gut-brain-connection-in-ibs.htm
1 Sep 2019
High-value management of patients with GI symptoms
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, rectal bleeding, and chronic diarrhea can be controlled better by applying high-value care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/gastro.htm
1 Jun 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for constipation
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for constipation. She reports passage of hard stool every 3 to 4 days and associated bloating. Her symptoms have been present for more than 10 years and have progressed gradually. On physical examination, vital signs and other findings are normal. What is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/15/3.htm
15 Jan 2019
MKSAP Quiz: progressive, dull, epigastric pain
Statins may be cost-effective for lower-risk populations, model finds
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/3.htm
5 Oct 2010
Colonoscopy may be more frequent than recommended in Medicare patients
Medicare patients may be receiving colonoscopies more frequently than recommended by guidelines, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/17/6.htm
17 May 2011
Evaluating alcohol use in ‘Dry January’
With the pandemic's effects on drinking as a backdrop, public health initiatives like “Dry January” may be enticing to patients who want to pause their drinking and examine their habits.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/evaluating-alcohol-use-in-dry-january.htm
1 Jan 2022