Search results for "Endocrinology"
Diabetic foot care begins with bare feet
Internists can head up a care team that intervenes early and often in preventing the ulcerations, pressure points and neuropathies that can progress to infection and possibly amputation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/10/diabetes.htm
1 Oct 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for osteoporosis
A 78-year-old woman is evaluated for osteoporosis. She was diagnosed 5 years ago following a fragility fracture in the left hip. Following medical treatment and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/19/3.htm
19 Apr 2022
More things you shouldn't do based on the lack of evidence
Unwarranted testing and use of resources make up the biggest chunk of unnecessary health care costs, estimated at between $250 and $325 billion per year, and include such items as folic acid tests for patients with altered mental status, creatine kinase muscle-brain testing, and 24-hour patient observation after switching from IV to oral antibiotics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/evidence.htm
1 May 2014
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT As always, the Medicare program hassome changes ...
Allergy and 1%immunology. Cardiology 3%. Critical care 1%. Endocrinology 1%. Gastroenterology 0%.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/acpi-201201-coding_t2.pdf
19 Dec 2011
New recommendations on insulin pump use
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American College of Endocrinology offered guidance on optimal and safe use of insulin pumps in a new consensus statement.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/5.htm
3 Jun 2014
ACP releases Spanish-language edition of MKSAP 18
The Spanish-language version will help Latin American and Spanish internists, subspecialists, and primary care physicians upgrade their knowledge and prepare for board certification.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/17/6.htm
17 Dec 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of weight gain, easy bruising
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of a 6.8-kg (15-lb) weight gain, easy bruising, hypertension, and worsening diabetes control. Lab studies reveal hypercortisolism. What is the most likely cause?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/20/3.htm
20 Jul 2021
L-thyroxine did not improve symptoms or tiredness in older patients with subclinical hypothyroidism
Patients who were treated with thyroid medication instead of placebo did not experience significantly greater improvement in symptoms or quality of life regardless of the severity of their symptoms before treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/05/2.htm
5 May 2020
Obituaries
Included in this month's listings are Thomas W. Burns, MACP, and Harry Edstrom, FACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/obituaries.htm
1 Sep 2009
MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of severe muscle weakness
A 67-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-day history of severe muscle weakness. The patient experienced significant weight gain and developed hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus 2 years ago. She also reports developing muscle weakness of the lower extremities 6 months ago. Following a physical exam and bloodwork, what tests should be performed to reveal the cause of her diabetes?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/12/3.htm
12 Feb 2013