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MKSAP Quiz: Progressive fatigue, dyspnea

A 28-year-old previously healthy woman is evaluated in the hospital for a 3-week history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea with exertion, and easy bruisability. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and peripheral blood smear, what is the most appropriate treatment?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2015

New CBC test, implant for apnea approved

This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/new-cbc-test-implant-for-apnea-approved.htm
1 Jan 2018

One-third of sickle cell patients rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge

Put words in our mouth
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/13/6.htm
13 Apr 2010

MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for anticoagulation management

A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for anticoagulation management after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery of a healthy newborn. She was diagnosed with a bilateral pulmonary embolism at 25 weeks' gestation and was treated with therapeutic low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH). The LMWH was discontinued at the onset of labor and was restarted 6 hours after delivery. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable, and her only medication is full-dose LMWH. Anticoagulation for 3 months is planned. The patient wishes to breastfeed her newborn. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation option for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/02/23/3.htm
23 Feb 2016

New guidelines cover preventive, chronic, acute care for sickle cell disease

New evidence-based guidelines on the management of sickle cell disease were released last week by a group of experts convened by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/16/5.htm
16 Sep 2014

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for an elevated globulin fraction

A 67-year-old woman undergoes follow-up evaluation for an elevated globulin fraction of total serum protein level. She has no symptoms. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/23/3.htm
23 Jul 2019

MKSAP Quiz: preoperative evaluation prior to a hysterectomy

This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 37-year-old woman prior to a hysterectomy for worsening menstrual bleeding.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/17/3.htm
17 Jul 2012

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

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: new-onset thrombocytopenia during pregnancy

A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for new-onset thrombocytopenia. She is gravida 1 at 36 weeks' gestation. Her pregnancy has been otherwise uncomplicated. She takes only a prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/3.htm
3 Jun 2014

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