Search results for "Hematology"
MKSAP Quiz: Persistent dyspepsia despite treatment
A 65-year-old man is evaluated for persistent dyspepsia despite treatment with antacid therapy. He also has recent weight loss of 3 kg (6.6 lb) and development of epigastric abdominal pain. Following a physical exam, biopsy, and CT scan, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/11/3.htm
11 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for worsening fatigue
A 76-year-old woman is evaluated for worsening fatigue. She reports no additional symptoms. Medical history is significant for myelodysplastic syndrome diagnosed 3 years ago. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/02/3.htm
2 Feb 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Fatigue, anemia for 2 months
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for fatigue and anemia of approximately 2 months' duration. He has no other symptoms and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and flow cytometry, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/mksap-quiz-fatigue-anemia-for-2-months.htm
1 Feb 2021
Guidelines offer 28 recommendations for initial management, secondary prevention of DVT and PE
Among other recommendations, the new guidelines from the American Society of Hematology suggest offering home treatment to low-risk patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/20/5.htm
20 Oct 2020
MKSAP Quiz: INR management
A 61-year-old woman undergoes routine evaluation. She reports no recent changes in her medications. She has a history of idiopathic deep venous thrombosis. Her only medication is warfarin, initiated 2 months ago. Following a physical exam and international normalized ratio (INR) measurement of 7.2, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/28/3.htm
28 Jul 2020
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/spotlight.htm
1 Jun 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Prenatal evaluation and sickle cell disease
A 22-year-old woman is seen for a routine prenatal evaluation; she is 10 weeks pregnant. This is her second pregnancy; the first pregnancy was uncomplicated. Medical history is notable for sickle cell disease requiring one to two hospitalizations per year for painful events. Following a physical exam, cardiac exam, and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/05/3.htm
5 May 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Prenatal evaluation and sickle cell disease
A 22-year-old woman is seen for a routine prenatal evaluation; she is 10 weeks pregnant. This is her second pregnancy; the first pregnancy was uncomplicated. Medical history is notable for sickle cell disease requiring one to two hospitalizations per year for painful events. Following a physical exam, cardiac exam, and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/04/3.htm
4 May 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Fatigue, anorexia, and myalgia
A 68-year-old woman is hospitalized with fatigue, anorexia, and myalgia worsening over the last week. She underwent laparotomy 4 weeks ago for trauma sustained in a motor vehicle accident, which necessitated a splenectomy. She received 3 units of blood. Which of the following transfusion-transmitted diseases is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/mksap-quiz-fatigue-anorexia-myalgia.htm
1 May 2020
Most specialty e-consults appropriate, reduced in-person visits in one health system
A study found that about 70% of electronic consultations to five high-volume specialties were appropriate, ranging from 61% for rheumatology to 78% for psychiatry.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/14/5.htm
14 Apr 2020