Search results for "Rheumatology"
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up visit for rheumatoid arthritis
A 58-year-old man is evaluated at a follow-up visit. He has had rheumatoid arthritis for 5 years. Increasing morning stiffness, fatigue, increasing joint pain, and swelling of small hand joints have developed in the past 6 months. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/16/3.htm
16 Aug 2022
Obituary
Robert “Bob” B. Gibbons, MD, MACP, died on March 13, 2019, at age 81.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/obituary.htm
1 Apr 2019
ACR guideline recommends customized approach for prevention of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
Recommendations include treating only with calcium and vitamin D in adults at low fracture risk, and adding an additional osteoporosis medication (oral bisphosphonate preferred) in adults at moderate to high fracture risk.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/20/2.htm
20 Jun 2017
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of left-sided headaches
An 82-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-week history of left-sided headaches with pain on chewing, accompanied by achiness in the shoulders and hips. She has no other pertinent personal or family history. She takes no medications. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate immediate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/11/14/3.htm
14 Nov 2017
More options available for psoriatic arthritis
Internists are the first doctors patients see for joint pain, which means they can make a big difference in preventing the progression of joint diseases such as psoriatic arthritis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/more-options-available-for-psoriatic-arthritis.htm
1 Apr 2019
Shingles vaccine can be given before starting tofacitinib, industry-funded study says
The authors concluded that tofacitinib alone for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis should be considered to help reduce the risk of shingles in vaccinated patients, provided that patients' arthritis remains controlled on the drug.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/29/5.htm
29 Aug 2017
MKSAP quiz: 2-month history of weight loss, abdominal cramping, loose stools
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of weight loss, abdominal cramping, and loose stools. Her stools are malodorous, but she has not noted any blood associated with her bowel movements. Although her appetite is good, she has lost 3.2 kg (7.0 lb). She has an 8-year history of diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/15/3.htm
15 Aug 2017
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of low libido
A 37-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of low libido, loss of morning erections, fatigue, and decreasing muscle mass. His medical history is otherwise unremarkable. He takes no medications. A physical exam, lab studies, and pituitary MRI are done. Before starting therapy for this patient, what else should be determined?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/09/3.htm
9 May 2017
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of fatigue, headaches, sore throat
A 36-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-year history of fatigue, intermittent headaches, sore throat, and joint and muscle pain. He reports no difficulties falling asleep and gets 10 hours of uninterrupted but nonrestorative sleep each night. HIV testing and risk factors are negative. On physical examination, the patient appears anxious. Vital signs and the remainder of the physical examination are normal. The patient's evaluation for sleep disorders is normal. A screening test for depression is negative. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/27/3.htm
27 Jun 2017
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Feb 2020