Search results for "Oncology"
Obituaries
ACP recognizes the passing of S. William Ross, MD, FACP, Arkansas's first hematologist and also a rheumatologist, oncologist and clinical pathologist, who died on Dec. 3, 2012, at the age of 90, and Carlos Moros Ghersi, MD, MACP, former governor for ACP's Venezuela Chapter, who died on Jan. 9, 2013, at the age of 78.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/obits.htm
1 Feb 2013
The next issue is online and coming to your mailbox
The October issue of ACP Internist is online and coming soon to your mailbox.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/8.htm
2 Oct 2012
International colleagues face familiar problems
The conversations taking place at international medical meetings could be taking place at our local chapter meetings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/international-colleagues-face-familiar-problems.htm
1 Feb 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of increasing fatigue
A 77-year-old man has a 1-year history of increasing fatigue. He has not seen a physician for at least 3 years. Medical and family histories are unremarkable, and he takes no medications. The patient appears pale. Based on lab values, a bone marrow aspiration and peripheral blood smear and bone marrow biopsy, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/mksap.htm
1 Oct 2012
ACP to host its first national conference in India in September 2014
The College will host its first national conference in New Delhi, India, Sept. 5-6, 2014, at the Le Meridien hotel. The conference focus is “The Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases,” and it will feature both U.S.-based and India-based physicians as faculty speakers.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/06/8.htm
6 May 2014
MKSAP Quiz: Transfer prevented by low food intake, new bruising, gross hematuria
A 70-year-old malnourished man with a 4-year history of Alzheimer dementia is admitted to the intensive care unit from the emergency department for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia and impending respiratory failure. He is inattentive and confused and has a weak productive cough. What is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/3.htm
2 Oct 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Fatigue, malaise, fever, and epistaxis
A 30-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department of a community hospital for a 2-week history of fatigue, malaise, low-grade fever, and intermittent epistaxis. Her husband states that she has been forgetful and occasionally confused during this period. Physical examination reveals bruises over the upper and lower extremities and palatal petechiae. Laboratory studies indicate a hemoglobin of 7.2 g/dL (72 g/L), leukocyte count of 9600/##mu;L (9.6 ##times; 109/L), platelet count of 12,000/##mu;L (12 ##times; 109/L), and serum lactate dehydrogenase concentration of 1700 U/L. The peripheral blood smear is shown. Plasma exchange is unavailable. What is the most appropriate next step in management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/mksap.htm
1 Feb 2010
Mammography poses small benefits, latent risks in elderly
Like all screening exams, mammography has a potential adverse effect on comfort, function and psychological well-being.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/mamrisks.htm
1 Jan 2009
MKSAP case study: menorrhagia
A MKSAP case study of menorrhagia marks the return of this popular feature to ACP Internist.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/mksap.htm
1 Sep 2008
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of decreased exercise tolerance
A 57-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-week history of decreased exercise tolerance and substernal chest pain on exertion. She also has an 8-month history of macrocytic anemia. Following a physical exam, lab results, and electrocardiogram, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/22/3.htm
22 Jul 2014