Search results for "Nephrology"
Seeking common ground on CKD screening
ACP's 2013 guideline on screening, monitoring, and treatment of stage 1 to 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD) raised an immediate response from leaders of the American Society of Nephrology, which felt the College missed the big picture of CKD prevention when developing the guideline. Learn where the two organizations agree and disagree about screening for CKD.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/ckdscreening.htm
1 Jul 2014
MKSAP Quiz: managing hypertension in a pregnant patient
A 38-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit. She has a history of well-controlled hypertension and type 1 diabetes mellitus. She is at 16 weeks' gestation with her first pregnancy. Prior to conception she was taking lisinopril, which was discontinued in anticipation of the pregnancy, and labetalol was initiated. Other medications are insulin glargine, insulin lispro, and a prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate step in the management of this patient's hypertension?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/14/3.htm
14 Apr 2015
Digital decision aid may be useful for older adults with CKD
A randomized controlled trial found that a web-based decision aid tailored to older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) improved decision quality and clarified treatment preferences.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/20/2.htm
20 Dec 2022
Undiagnosed diseases program tries to crack the tough cases
When a condition stumps the experts, the experts turn to a center of last resort, the federal Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the National Institutes of Health. Medical teams take a “big picture” view and a fresh eye to pick up on what may have been missed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/mystery.htm
1 May 2012
Experts debate the pros and cons of starting dialysis early
Two experts find common ground in deciding that individualized decisions are the best way to consider early dialysis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/dialysis.htm
1 Feb 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Renal symptoms following squamous-cell lung cancer resection
Antidepressant may weaken effect of tamoxifen in patients with breast cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/16/3.htm
16 Feb 2010
Guidelines on peripheral arterial ultrasound and physiologic testing
New guidelines describe the appropriate uses of arterial ultrasound and physiological testing for patients with known or suspected peripheral vascular disorders.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/7.htm
19 Jun 2012
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insufficiency. The physician plans to monitor bloodurea nitrogen and creatinine levels for renalfunction and nephrology referral if neces-sary.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/acpi-201504-coding_t1.pdf
23 Mar 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of fatigue, poor appetite, arthralgia, and rash
A 19-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-week history of fatigue, poor appetite, arthralgia of the hands and knees, and a rash, all of which appeared 1 day after a beach trip. After physical exam, lab studies, and kidney ultrasound, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/17/3.htm
17 Jan 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for hypertension, chronic kidney disease
A 74-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for hypertension and slowly progressive chronic kidney disease. She reports that she feels well and has no symptoms. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/13/3.htm
13 Dec 2022