Search results for "Endocrinology"
MKSAP Quiz: Painless neck swelling
A 65-year-old man is evaluated because of painless neck swelling and difficulty swallowing that has progressively worsened over the last year. He does not have hoarseness, but he feels as though his voice is not as strong as it was in the past. Medical history is significant for multiple thyroid nodules. Fine-needle aspiration of three of the largest nodules 5 years ago showed that all nodules were benign on cytologic examination. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable, and he takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and thyroid ultrasound, what is the most appropriate treatment?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2016
New insulins present benefits, challenges
Insulin types and doses newly approved by the FDA present new opportunities and challenges for glycemic control.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/insulin.htm
1 Jul 2016
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up on an incidental pituitary adenoma
A 64-year-old woman is seen for follow-up evaluation. Two weeks ago, she was in a car accident, and an incidental pituitary adenoma was found on a cervical spine CT scan. She has no residual injuries from the car accident. Following a physical exam and laboratory studies, a pituitary MRI shows a 7-mm adenoma in the anterior sella. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/02/3.htm
2 Aug 2016
‘Nonfunctional’ adrenal tumors may be linked to incident diabetes
Risk for incident diabetes is significantly higher in patients with nonfunctional adrenal tumors than in those without, and the term “nonfunctional” may minimize the potential contribution of adrenal hormone secretion to cardiometabolic risk, researchers said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/02/1.htm
2 Aug 2016
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of fatigue, low libido
A 34-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of fatigue, low libido, and infertility. His family history is notable for a brother with infertility. His medical history is unremarkable, and he takes no medications. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/01/3.htm
1 Nov 2016
Act early to counter rise in osteoporosis
Recent studies indicate that late-life bone resiliency has been eroding, and newly released guidelines suggest diagnostic and treatment strategies to counteract that slide among women.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/osteoporosis-care.htm
1 Jan 2017
Exercise tips for type 1 diabetes offered by consensus statement
Among other strategies, for all patients, blood glucose monitoring before, during, and after exercise is essential to develop strategies and maintain stable glycemia, the consensus statement said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/01/31/2.htm
31 Jan 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for primary hyperparathyroidism
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for a recent diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism after an elevated serum calcium level was incidentally detected on laboratory testing. Medical history is significant only for hypertension, and his only medication is ramipril. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/14/3.htm
14 Feb 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for episodic palpitations
A 34-year-old man is evaluated for episodic palpitations of 8 months' duration, usually associated with sweating and anxiety. Medical history is significant for thyroidectomy for medullary thyroid carcinoma diagnosed at 12 years of age. Following a physical exam and lab studies, in addition to the presenting diagnosis, which of the following disorders is this patient most likely to develop?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/13/3.htm
13 Jun 2017
New insulin pumps offer continuous monitoring
Next-generation insulin pumps will feature sophisticated computer algorithms that automatically calculate and administer precise doses of insulin, but will not replace proper physician care, which is the source of their success.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/07/new-insulin-pumps-offer-continuous-monitoring.htm
1 Jul 2017