Search results for "Hematology"
ACP to host first national conference in India in September 2014
The American College of Physicians will host its first national conference in New Delhi, India, Sept. 5-6 at the Le Méridien Hotel. The conference focus is “The Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases,” and it will feature both U.S.-based and India-based physicians as faculty speakers.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/22/6.htm
22 Jul 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 1-week history of progressive dyspnea and fatigue
A 28-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-week history of progressive dyspnea and fatigue. She was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma 2 months ago and is receiving chemotherapy with doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (ABVD). She takes no other medications. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate erythrocyte transfusion product for this patient?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2015/10/20/3.htm
20 Oct 2015
Squeezing in the cancer screening talk
By making the most of team members and technology, internists can free up valuable physician-patient interaction time to most effectively apply cancer screening guidelines.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2019/10/squeezing-in-the-cancer-screening-talk.htm
1 Oct 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of progressive fatigue
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. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2015/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2015
The next issue is online and coming to your mailbox
The October issue of ACP Internist is online and coming soon to your mailbox.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/8.htm
2 Oct 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Painful rash occurring bilaterally
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a painful rash occurring bilaterally on her lower extremities, which began 2 days ago. She was admitted to the hospital 5 days ago for diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary embolism with heparin and warfarin. Her father had a pulmonary embolism after a long airplane ride. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2019/02/mksap-quiz-painful-rash-occurring-bilaterally.htm
1 Feb 2019
MKSAP Quiz: shortness of breath of 3 months' duration
A 54-year-old woman is evaluated for shortness of breath of 3 months' duration and a 4.5-kg (10-lb) weight loss over the preceding 2 months. She has a 35-pack-year smoking history. Following a physical exam and further testing, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/31/3.htm
31 Mar 2015
ACP to host its first national conference in India in September 2014
The College will host its first national conference in New Delhi, India, Sept. 5-6, 2014, at the Le Meridien hotel. The conference focus is “The Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases,” and it will feature both U.S.-based and India-based physicians as faculty speakers.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/06/8.htm
6 May 2014
To test or not to test for inherited thrombophilias
First consider whether a deep venous thrombosis was provoked or unprovoked, as well as at the type of provoking factors.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2019/06/to-test-or-not-to-test-for-inherited-thrombophilias.htm
1 Jun 2019
‘Sic’ing primary care physicians on sickle cell disease
Sickle cell patients who survive into adulthood are falling into a gap in care as they leave a pediatric practice and don't enter an adult one. A pilot program is offering medical education to patients and to clinicians.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2013/04/sickle-cell.htm
1 Apr 2013