Search results for "Dermatology"
Undiagnosed diseases program tries to crack the tough cases
When a condition stumps the experts, the experts turn to a center of last resort, the federal Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the National Institutes of Health. Medical teams take a “big picture” view and a fresh eye to pick up on what may have been missed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/mystery.htm
1 May 2012
Most doctors sued for malpractice never pay a claim
While most physicians are sued for malpractice at least once during their careers, the vast majority will never have to make an indemnity payment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/23/1.htm
23 Aug 2011
Adding cosmetic procedures lifts internists' sagging incomes
Stagnating incomes encourage some primary care physicians to add botulinum toxin injections and chemical peels to their menu of services.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/cosmetics.htm
1 Feb 2008
MKSAP Quiz: rash on hands present for 6 weeks
A 40-year-old woman is evaluated for a rash on her hands that has been present for 6 weeks. This rash comes and goes throughout the year and has been present for many years, but never as severe as it is now. She also experiences itchy skin on her body. She had eczema as a child and currently has seasonal allergies. She is otherwise well and is currently taking no medication. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/11/3.htm
11 Nov 2014
MKSAP Quiz: chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 38-year-old man with an 18-month history of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/3.htm
19 Jun 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Stretch marks in a young man
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the cause of stretch marks in a 33-year-old man.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/19/3.htm
19 Jul 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 4-month history of skin lesions
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 40-year-old woman for a 4-month history of symmetrically distributed, severely pruritic, grouped erosions on her elbows, knees, back, and buttocks.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/11/3.htm
11 Sep 2012
MKSAP Quiz: generalized, intensely pruritic eruption
Additional screening criteria suggested for abdominal aortic aneurysm
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/31/3.htm
31 Aug 2010
MKSAP Quiz: generalized rash, facial edema, fever, and severe fatigue
Early hemodialysis initiation may be harmful to patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/16/3.htm
16 Nov 2010
Most hospital-based specialists work longer hours than physicians in ambulatory settings
Specialists who care for more acutely ill patients work longer hours than those who care for more stable, chronically ill patients—though hospitalists are an exception, a new analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/19/6.htm
19 Jul 2011