Search results for "Hematology"
MKSAP Quiz: low back pain of 3 months' duration
A 52-year-old man is evaluated for low back pain of 3 months' duration that is nonradiating, progressive, and worse with ambulation. He reports no preceding injury. Medical history is notable for smoldering multiple myeloma diagnosed 1 year ago; he has been stable since that time. His only medication is as-needed acetaminophen. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/24/3.htm
24 May 2016
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up consultation for laboratory studies
A 54-year-old man is evaluated during follow-up consultation regarding laboratory studies completed for a life insurance policy. He reports no symptoms. A bone marrow biopsy shows trilineage dysplasia with 1% blasts. Results of cytogenetic testing show loss of the Y chromosome (−Y). What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/23/3.htm
23 Aug 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Worsening thrombocytopenia
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for worsening thrombocytopenia; she is pregnant at 36 weeks' gestation. Medical history is significant for immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Previous platelet counts during this pregnancy have been 80,000 to 100,000/##mu;L (80-100 x 109/L). Her only medication is a prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate management of this patient's thrombocytopenia?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/09/mksap.htm
1 Sep 2016
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for Officer and Regent positions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/officers.htm
1 Nov 2016
MKSAP quiz: a 2-month history of a painless neck mass
A 44-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of a painless right neck mass. She is a lifelong nonsmoker. On physical examination, vital signs are normal. A 5-cm right anterior neck mass is palpated. The remainder of the examination is unremarkable. Following a CT and biopsy of a tongue mass found on subsequent testing, what study should be performed next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/03/21/3.htm
21 Mar 2017
After splenectomy, clots join infection as potential risks
Fewer splenectomies are being done, but thromboembolic disease afterward is now more recognized and therefore being diagnosed more frequently.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/splenectomy.htm
1 Apr 2017
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up evaluation for colon cancer
A 58-year-old man undergoes follow-up evaluation for cancer of the ascending colon diagnosed 3 weeks ago. Right hemicolectomy was performed. The pathology report showed a 4-cm primary adenocarcinoma with clear margins at resection, full-thickness penetration through the colonic wall into pericolonic fat, and 4/21 lymph nodes involved (stage III). Examination of the abdomen shows well-healed surgical scars but is otherwise normal. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/11/3.htm
11 Jul 2017
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect
ACP's Board of Governors will be casting ballots for Chair-elect Designee, and the results will be announced in late October.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/09/candidates-announced-for-board-of-governors-chair-elect.htm
1 Sep 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Severe back pain following a minor fall
A 63-year-old man is evaluated for severe mid-upper back pain following a minor fall 1 day ago. He also notes progressive fatigue of 6 months' duration and a 6.8-kg (15-lb) weight loss. Following a physical exam, cardiopulmonary examination, and radiographs, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/03/3.htm
3 Oct 2017
Every-other-day iron supplementation may offer better absorption
Two open-label randomized controlled trials assessed iron absorption in iron-depleted women.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/17/2.htm
17 Oct 2017