Search results for "Hepatology"
MKSAP Quiz: Intractable pruritus during pregnancy
A 22-year-old woman is evaluated for intractable pruritus that keeps her awake at night. She is in her 25th week of pregnancy. Following a physical exam, lab studies, tests for hepatitis, and an ultrasound, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/27/3.htm
27 Jul 2021
Evaluating alcohol use in ‘Dry January’
With the pandemic's effects on drinking as a backdrop, public health initiatives like “Dry January” may be enticing to patients who want to pause their drinking and examine their habits.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/evaluating-alcohol-use-in-dry-january.htm
1 Jan 2022
Project ECHO expands the reach of primary care
To improve local care of hepatitis, Project ECHO uses videoconferencing and case-based learning to connect front-line primary care physicians with skilled and knowledgeable specialists.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/ECHO.htm
1 Sep 2011
MKSAP Quiz: progressive, dull, epigastric pain
Statins may be cost-effective for lower-risk populations, model finds
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/3.htm
5 Oct 2010
Pinpointing pancreatitis difficult, but key to good outcomes
Several review papers help internists identify patients with pancreatitis who are most likely to progress to severe disease and how to best manage their care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/pinpointing-pancreatitis-difficult-but-key-to-good-outcomes.htm
1 Feb 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Episodic nausea, bloating, epigastric pain
A 45-year-old woman is evaluated for episodic nausea, bloating, and epigastric pain of 5 years' duration, with occasional vomiting in the past 3 months, as well as near-daily heartburn symptoms that have not responded to daily omeprazole. She has a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with metformin and glyburide. After physical exam, laboratory tests, and upper endoscopy, what is the next appropriate step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/12/4.htm
12 Jan 2021
Internal Medicine 2014: Orlando sun and Doctor's Dilemma® fun
The College's annual meeting returns to Florida, birthplace of the extremely popular Doctor's Dilemma##reg; competition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/internal-medicine.htm
1 Mar 2014
MKSAP Quiz: ulcerative colitis
Evidence lacking for routine prostate screening, but single test at 60 may help
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/21/3.htm
21 Sep 2010
Score may help determine safe anticoagulation with warfarin in patients with liver disease
A 4-point score may help clinicians determine which patients with chronic liver disease can safely receive warfarin, a new study reports.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/20/6.htm
20 May 2014
MKSAP Quiz: ED evaluation for acute onset of pain
A 37-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for the acute onset of pain after 2 weeks of bloody diarrhea. The diarrhea has escalated to 15 times per day. She has ulcerative colitis that was diagnosed 2 years ago. She currently takes azathioprine. On physical examination, she appears ill. Following aggressive fluid resuscitation, temperature is 38.9° C (102.0° F), blood pressure is 70/40 mm Hg, pulse rate is 148/min, and respiration rate is 35/min. Abdominal examination discloses absent bowel sounds, distention, and diffuse marked tenderness with mild palpation. Following lab studies and the results of a radiograph, what is the most appropriate management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/mksap.htm
1 Jan 2014