Search results for "Imaging"
MKSAP Quiz: Acute onset of fever, chills, cough
A 27-year-old man is evaluated for the acute onset of fever, chills, body aches, and dry cough that began last evening after returning home from trimming timber at a saw mill. He has similar symptoms that have been occurring two to three times a month for the past 3 months. Following a physical exam, pulmonary exam, and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/mksap-quiz-acute-onset-of-fever-chills-cough.htm
1 May 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of increased dyspnea
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of increased dyspnea, wheezing, and nonproductive cough. She also reports intermittent pain and swelling in the wrists and knees for the past 6 months. She was diagnosed with scleritis of the left eye 1 month ago that improved with glucocorticoid drops. She also had two episodes of right pinna pain, redness, and swelling. After physical examination, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/mksap-quiz-2-month-history-of-increased-dyspnea.htm
1 Jan 2020
ACP workgroup compiles list of low-value tests
A workgroup of internists convened by ACP has developed a list of 37 clinical situations in which medical tests are commonly used but do not provide high value.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/24/2.htm
24 Jan 2012
Advice for physicians requesting air medical transport
When picturing air medical transport, many people think of helicopters, but there are often other options.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/air-medical-transport.htm
1 Jan 2017
‘Incidentalomas' may prove challenging to manage
The medical field is still grappling with the benefits and consequences of ever more sophisticated imaging technologies and how they affect the issues of overtesting and overdiagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/incidentalomas.htm
1 Apr 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Gout with flares
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the appropriate next step in management for a 59-year-old man with a 6-month history of gout, hypersensitivity to allopurinol, and more frequent gout flares.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/15/3.htm
15 Sep 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of abdominal pain
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 35-year-old woman with a 6-month history of right upper quadrant abdominal pain.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/14/3.htm
14 Feb 2012
Integrative medicine makes gains in back pain
An ACP clinical practice guideline officially recommended noninvasive and nonpharmacologic treatments for patients with acute low back pain who are not at risk for serious underlying conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/integrative-medicine-makes-gains-in-back-pain.htm
1 Oct 2017
FDA considers new approach to safe disposal of opioids
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/fda-considers-new-approach-to-safe-disposal-of-opioids.htm
1 Jun 2022
ACS changes breast cancer screening recommendations for women at average risk
Based on the available evidence, the American Cancer Society recommends that women who are at average risk of breast cancer should have regular screening mammography beginning at age 45.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/10/27/2.htm
27 Oct 2015