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MKSAP Quiz: Follow up of advanced multiple myeloma

A 50-year-old woman with advanced multiple myeloma diagnosed 6 months ago undergoes a follow-up visit. Treatment includes daily oral thalidomide and pulse dexamethasone. What treatment will optimize disease-free and overall survival?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/3.htm
7 Jun 2011

MKSAP Quiz: Progressive, worsening fatigue

A 59-year-old man is evaluated for a 4-day history of progressive worsening of fatigue, forgetfulness, constipation, excessive thirst and increased urination. He has no pain. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2011

MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of decreased exercise tolerance

A 57-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-week history of decreased exercise tolerance and substernal chest pain on exertion. She also has an 8-month history of macrocytic anemia. Following a physical exam, lab results, and electrocardiogram, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/22/3.htm
22 Jul 2014

HPV vaccine efficacy increases, but use lags

Human papillomavirus immunization rates continue, for several reasons, to lag behind those of other vaccines. Experts are formulating new approaches for physicians and patients to ensure that HPV protection is as robust as possible.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/HPV.htm
1 Feb 2016

MKSAP Quiz: Management after a routine exam

A 35-year-old woman undergoes routine evaluation. She has no current medical problems or history of bleeding symptoms. Her medical history is significant only for iron deficiency 3 years ago that was thought to be diet related. She takes only oral contraceptive pills. A peripheral blood smear is shown. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/mksap.htm
1 Apr 2013

MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for a self-detected lump under the arm

A 69-year-old woman is evaluated for a lump under her arm found on self-examination. She is otherwise healthy and has no other symptoms. Medical and family histories are unremarkable, and she takes no medications. A needle aspirate of the right axillary mass reveals adenocarcinoma. Bilateral mammography and breast MRI are normal. CT scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis demonstrates the enlarged axillary lymph node and no other abnormalities. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/16/3.htm
16 Sep 2014

MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of increased fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance

A 51-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-month history of increased fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance. He is otherwise well with no significant medical history. Following a physical exam and right hemicolectomy, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/13/3.htm
13 Aug 2013