Search results for "Nephrology"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of a type 1 diabetic patient after a marathon
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 22-year-old man with type 1 diabetes who has just run a marathon.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/08/3.htm
8 May 2012
MKSAP Quiz: office evaluation of progressive chronic kidney disease
Long-term bisphosphonate treatment may increase risk of some fractures in older women
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/01/3.htm
1 Mar 2011
MKSAP Quiz: ED visit for agitated person
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 32-year-old man who presents to the emergency department disoriented, combative and agitated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/20/3.htm
20 Mar 2012
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
‘Goldilocks' goal for diabetes and CKD
Managing kidney disease in diabetes requires meeting individualized parameters and balancing risks in nephrology and cardiology. Learn whether more aggressive treatment is warranted in this population.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/diabetes.htm
1 Nov 2012
Obituary
William C. Waters III, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/obit.htm
1 May 2011
Moderate to severe psoriasis may be associated with increased risk for chronic kidney disease
Moderate to severe psoriasis (more than 3% of body surface area affected) is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), independent of traditional risk factors such as diabetes and heart disease, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/22/5.htm
22 Oct 2013
Cystatin C beats creatinine at predicting complications of kidney disease
Depression quality improvement program seeks participantsHelp choose the best name for ACP's advocacy program
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/21/6.htm
21 Dec 2010
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of fatigue, anorexia and weight loss
A 74-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of fatigue, anorexia, and a 6-kg (13.2-lb) weight loss. She was treated with chemotherapy for ovarian cancer 6 months ago. She also has hypertension managed with hydrochlorothiazide. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely cause of this patient's hyponatremia?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/26/3.htm
26 Nov 2013
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up visit for nephrolithiasis
A 54-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for five previous episodes of nephrolithiasis. Two of these stones were composed primarily of uric acid. After his third episode, potassium citrate was initiated. Medical history is notable for type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/27/3.htm
27 Aug 2013