Search results for "Imaging"
MKSAP Quiz: syncope and emotional stress
A 38-year-old man occasionally feels “skipped heart beats” during stressful emotional situations but has not had prolonged palpitations, presyncope, or syncope. He generally feels in good health. What is the most appropriate next test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/16/3.htm
16 Oct 2012
AUA guidelines address overactive bladder, microhematuria, vasectomies, urodynamic testing
New guidelines from the American Urological Association (AUA) update the diagnosis and treatment of non-neurogenic overactive bladder in adults, as well as microhematuria, vasectomies and urodynamic testing.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/02/4.htm
2 Nov 2012
ACP, other groups issue joint recommendations on stable ischemic heart disease
Two new clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing and treating stable ischemic heart disease (IHD) were released by a collaboration of medical organizations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/20/1.htm
20 Nov 2012
EHR use and compliance with meaningful use measures continue to rise
More physicians are using electronic health records (EHRs) generally and in the specific ways mandated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' meaningful use objectives, according to two recent surveys.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/18/2.htm
18 Dec 2012
What peers are made of and why it matters to medical education
A resident reflects on the importance of his peers to the learning process##mdash;guiding, helping and supporting one another.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/residents.htm
1 Jan 2013
MKSAP Quiz: a 6-month history of low back pain
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a young man with a 6-month history of low back pain and prolonged morning stiffness.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/15/3.htm
15 Jan 2013
Tallying the fiscal cliff's winners and losers in health care
Congress avoided big tax increases and across-the-board spending cuts##mdash;barely. ACP examines who won and who lost in health care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/washington.htm
1 Feb 2013
Groups release appropriate use criteria for amyloid PET
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging and the Alzheimer's Association recently released appropriate use criteria for amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) in clinical practice.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/05/2.htm
5 Feb 2013
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
Specialty organizations highlight lists of common tests and interventions that should be questioned
Several medical organizations released lists of tests or procedures that might be overused in clinical practice, as part of the Choosing Wisely initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/26/2.htm
26 Feb 2013