Search results for "Gastroenterology"
What's new in ACP Hospitalist
What's new in ACP Hospitalist and other College publications, including a review of the impact of ICU glucose control for critically ill patients and the highly anticipated launch of MKSAP 15.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/highlights.htm
1 Jul 2009
Patients getting PPIs from a gastroenterologist may have better symptom control
Patients receiving prescriptions for proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) from a gastroenterologist are more likely to be optimal users and have better symptom control than those who are prescribed drugs by a primary care physician (PCP) or buy them over the counter, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/17/2.htm
17 Jun 2014
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up for elevated liver chemistry tests
A 42-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for elevated liver chemistry tests. Abdominal ultrasound reveals increased hepatic echotexture consistent with hepatic steatosis. Hepatic configuration is otherwise normal. In addition to weight loss, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/06/3.htm
6 Nov 2012
Looking back and looking forward
As the year begins, ACP's President shares where ACP has been and where membership voices have guided ACP to engage in the coming year.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/looking-back-and-looking-forward.htm
1 Jan 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 5-year history of slowly progressive dysphagia
A 25-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of slowly progressive solid-food dysphagia that is accompanied by a sensation of food sticking in his lower retrosternal area. He has compensated by modifying his diet and avoiding fibrous meats. He has not lost weight, and he has not had trouble drinking liquids. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/15/3.htm
15 Jul 2014
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up of ulcerative colitis
A 38-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 10 years ago and is currently asymptomatic. His last colonoscopy, performed at the time of diagnosis, showed mildly active extensive colitis extending to the hepatic flexure. Physical and abdominal examinations are normal. What is the most appropriate colonoscopy interval for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/08/3.htm
8 Jan 2013
MKSAP Quiz: abnormal liver chemistry tests
A 25-year-old man is evaluated after being turned down as a blood donor because of abnormal liver chemistry tests. The patient is healthy, takes no medications, does not smoke, and drinks alcohol socially. The review of systems, physical exam, vital signs and BMI are normal. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/25/3.htm
25 Sep 2012
Get rid of GERD without unneeded costs, tests
Gastroesophageal reflux disease can be diagnosed in the office, without the need for expensive tests such as endoscopy. Learn how to make the right diagnosis while avoiding confounding symptoms that might steer a patient toward the wrong specialist.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/GERD.htm
1 Jun 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of progressively worsening diarrhea
A 19-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of progressively worsening diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Her brother was diagnosed with Crohn disease at age 16 years. Following a physical exam and colonoscopy, what is the most effective maintenance treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/30/3.htm
30 Jul 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of dysphagia
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-month history of dysphagia. He describes a sensation of both solids and liquids sticking in the midesophageal area. This sensation has slowly worsened over time. He also describes intermittent midsternal discomfort that is nonexertional and is usually precipitated by swallowing food. He has lost 4.5 kg (10.0 lb). He has had no history of heartburn or acid regurgitation. Following a physical exam and barium swallow, what is the most appropriate management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2014