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MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for a rapidly enlarging neck mass

This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 78-year-old woman with a rapidly enlarging neck mass that has been present for 4 weeks and is associated with neck discomfort, dysphagia, and hoarseness.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/07/3.htm
7 Jul 2015

A can't-miss cause of resistant hypertension

More than 20% of patients with resistant hypertension have primary aldosteronism, an underrecognized cause of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/a-cant-miss-cause-of-resistant-hypertension.htm
1 May 2021

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 osteoporosis

A 78-year-old woman is evaluated for osteoporosis. She was diagnosed 5 years ago following a fragility fracture in the left hip. Following medical treatment and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/19/3.htm
19 Apr 2022

Officer and Regent election results announced

The election of Officers and Regents has been completed. Terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting at Internal Medicine 2012 in New Orleans.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/regents.htm
1 Mar 2012

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

Two-pronged plan to attack prediabetes

Until recently, internists had very little guidance on how to treat prediabetes and reduce the risk of the full-blown disease. The most recent advice: Treat it early, with simple lifestyle changes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/prediabetes.htm
1 Oct 2008

MKSAP Quiz: fatigue, constipation, and cold intolerance

A 54-year-old man is evaluated because of fatigue. He also notes constipation and cold intolerance. Medical history is significant for tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma treated with radiation 3 years ago. There is no family history of thyroid disorders. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/19/3.htm
19 Apr 2016

New score predicts dementia risk for type 2 diabetics

A dementia risk score specific to patients with type 2 diabetes was derived and validated by a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/27/2.htm
27 Aug 2013

MKSAP Quiz: fatigue, weight gain and constipation

Higher doses of prescribed opioids associated with increased overdose risk
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/26/3.htm
26 Jan 2010

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