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MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of diarrhea and bloating

A 51-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-month history of diarrhea and bloating. She reports four to six loose stools per day, with occasional nocturnal stools. She has had a few episodes of incontinence secondary to urgency. She has not had melena or hematochezia but notes an occasional oily appearance to the stool. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/13/3.htm
13 May 2014

MKSAP quiz: Follow-up for elevated liver chemistry test results

A 28-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for elevated liver chemistry test results, which were performed to assess a 3-month history of fatigue. He has no history of liver disease and has not had abdominal pain or fever. His medical history is significant for a 3-year history of diarrhea.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/28/3.htm
28 Feb 2017

Pathology of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease improves after bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery improved nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in obese patients, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/06/4.htm
6 May 2014

MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of loose stools, bloating, weight loss

A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-month history of loose stools, bloating, and weight loss. Her brother has type 1 diabetes mellitus, and her mother has autoimmune thyroid disease. After physical examination and laboratory studies, what test should be performed next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/28/3.htm
28 Jan 2020

Rethinking SIBO in the microbiome era

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is thought of as very rare, but in an era of booming microbiome research, gastroenterologists and other physicians are starting to become more aware of SIBO in the general population and provide effective treatment
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/rethinking-sibo-in-the-microbiome-era.htm
1 May 2019

MKSAP Quiz: gastroesophageal reflux

A 55-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-year history of typical gastroesophageal reflux symptoms treated on an as-needed basis with a proton pump inhibitor. However, the frequency of his reflux symptoms has recently increased and his episodes do not respond to treatment as completely as in the past. An upper endoscopy is scheduled to evaluate the cause of this change in his symptoms. Following biopsy results, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/17/3.htm
17 Mar 2015

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for worsening choking

A 75-year-old man is evaluated for choking that started 3 months ago and has progressively worsened. Parkinson disease was diagnosed 3 months ago. His only medication is carbidopa-levodopa. After physical examination, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/07/3.htm
7 Dec 2021

Online versions of Internal Medicine Meeting 2020 lectures coming in May

Up to 30 CME credits will be available from ACP CME 30, an online package of scientific and practice-related lectures.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/14/6.htm
14 Apr 2020

Guidelines update management of eosinophilic esophagitis

Recommendations from the American Gastroenterological Association and the Joint Task Force for Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters cover use of proton-pump inhibitors, steroids, diets, and endoscopic dilation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/04/4.htm
4 May 2020

Obituary

Alvin J. Thompson, MD, MACP, a dedicated physician and community leader, died on May 21, 2012, at the age of 88.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/obituary.htm
1 Jul 2012

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