Search results for "Oncology"
Big data offers information, but as yet few answers
This issue also covers prescribing for opioid addiction, conference coverage from the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and an urban primary care residency at Johns Hopkins University.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/big-data-offers-information-but-as-yet-few-answers.htm
1 Sep 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Mass in right axilla
A 63-year-old woman is evaluated for a mass in her right axilla. She first noticed the mass 2 months ago. She has also had a persistent cough. She was diagnosed 3 years ago with stage IIB right breast cancer for which she underwent lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and breast irradiation. Following a physical exam, chest radiograph, and CT scan, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/23/3.htm
23 Nov 2021
Long-term aspirin use may prevent colorectal cancer, analysis shows
The benefit of aspirin on GI tract cancers was seen at a minimum of 6 years of regular use and appeared to be dose-dependent, developing at 0.5 to 1.5 standard (325 mg) aspirin tablets per week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/15/5.htm
15 Mar 2016
The November/December issue is online and coming to your mailbox
The November/December issue of ACP Internist is now online and coming to your mailbox, featuring stories on medical residency, HIV, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/01/10.htm
1 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: deep venous thrombosis following surgery
A 28-year-old man is evaluated 24 hours after a new diagnosis of a left calf deep venous thrombosis. One week ago, he underwent orthopedic surgery. Two weeks ago, he returned from vacationing in Italy on an 8-hour flight. Current medications are enoxaparin, 80 mg subcutaneously twice daily, and warfarin, 5 mg/d. What is the most appropriate management of this patient's venous thromboembolism?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/05/3.htm
5 Feb 2013
Learn whether you are in a payment model that measures up
Physicians want to know how to tell if their practices might qualify as an Advanced Alternate Payment Model, which will garner extra reimbursement for quality patient care, and whether they might meet the standards of a qualified professional under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/tips.htm
1 Jul 2016
Mindful medicine: Perils of diagnosing the physician-patient
A physician diagnoses himself, leaving a colleague to undo some of the mistaken thinking and come up with a simple diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/mindful.htm
1 Jan 2009
ASCO statement: Advanced cancer care should be tailored to patient preferences
Put words in our mouth
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/6.htm
8 Feb 2011
Risks seen with anemia, asthma drugs; insulin syringes recalled
Warnings, recalls and updates from the Food and Drug Administration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2010
To test or not to test for inherited thrombophilias
First consider whether a deep venous thrombosis was provoked or unprovoked, as well as at the type of provoking factors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/to-test-or-not-to-test-for-inherited-thrombophilias.htm
1 Jun 2019