Search results for "Rheumatology"
Chapter activities honored with John Tooker Evergreen Awards
These awards provide recognition and visibility to Chapters that have successfully implemented programs to increase membership and member engagement, improve communication and chapter management, enhance diversity, and foster careers in internal medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/28/6.htm
28 Apr 2020
Joint guidelines on Lyme disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment open for comment
Among other recommendations, the draft guidelines favor oral antibiotic therapy with doxycycline, amoxicillin, cefuroxime axetil, or phenoxymethylpenicillin over other antimicrobials for treatment of Lyme disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/02/2.htm
2 Jul 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for left lower extremity ulcer
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for a left lower extremity ulcer. He has a 15-year history of worsening arthritis for which he has never been evaluated. He takes ibuprofen as needed. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/27/3.htm
27 Aug 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of lower extremity edema
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the most likely diagnosis for a 60-year-old man with a 30-year history of poorly controlled ankylosing spondylitis and intermittent uveitis who is evaluated for a 1-year history of lower extremity edema.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/14/3.htm
14 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 18-month history of knee pain
A 55-year-old woman is evaluated for an 18-month history of increasingly severe knee pain with the inability to arise when seated on the floor. She does not have pain at rest or nocturnal pain. Following a physical exam and radiography, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/11/3.htm
11 Jun 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 8-week history of a spreading rash
A 63-year-old man is evaluated for an 8-week history of a spreading rash on the feet and legs, fatigue, and arthralgia. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/mksap-quiz-8-week-history-of-a-spreading-rash.htm
1 May 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 1-month history of malaise, myalgia, weight loss
A 65-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-month history of progressive malaise, myalgia, a 3.6-kg (8.0-lb) weight loss, and numbness and weakness of the right foot; left testicular pain for 1 week; and a painful rash on his legs for 2 days. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/12/3.htm
12 Mar 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 5-year history of recurrent gout
A 53-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of recurrent gout attacks involving the base of the great toes, mid feet, and ankles. Episodes are becoming more frequent and severe. History is also significant for hypertension and stage 3 chronic kidney disease. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/11/3.htm
11 Dec 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Recently worsening joint symptoms
A 49-year-old woman is evaluated for recently worsening joint symptoms. She has a 13-year history of Crohn disease characterized by four to six stools daily and mild crampy abdominal pain. She also has a 1-year history of arthritis. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate long-term treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/23/3.htm
23 Oct 2018
New gout guidelines and 'treat to target'
Guidelines by ACP and by rheumatology societies disagree on the treat-to-target approach to therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/gout.htm
1 Apr 2017