Search results for "Oncology"
It's tough to navigate return from cancer care to primary care
An Institute of Medicine report suggests that patients are becoming lost in transitions between oncology and primary care. Educating physicians is a key to overcoming many of the barriers.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/11/cancer.htm
1 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Progressive, worsening fatigue
A 59-year-old man is evaluated for a 4-day history of progressive worsening of fatigue, forgetfulness, constipation, excessive thirst and increased urination. He has no pain. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2011
The November/December issue is online and coming to your mailbox
The November/December issue of ACP Internist is now online and coming to your mailbox, featuring stories on medical residency, HIV, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/01/10.htm
1 Nov 2011
Patient website and infection control plan developed for outpatient oncology clinics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is introducing two new educational resources as part of the Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/08/6.htm
8 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: diagnosing hematologic abnormalities
This week's quiz asks readers to determine appropriate diagnostic testing for a 26-year-old woman admitted to the hospital with deep venous thrombosis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/15/3.htm
15 Nov 2011
Survey shows potential gaps in oncologists' pain management practices
Oncologists may not always adequately treat pain in cancer patients, according to a recent survey.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/22/2.htm
22 Nov 2011
Muscular dystrophy patients appear more prone to some cancers
Patients with myotonic muscular dystrophy were at increased risk of cancer, both overall and specifically from malignancies of the endometrium, brain, ovary and colon, according to a Scandinavian registry study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/20/5.htm
20 Dec 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Appropriate management of mediastinal germ cell tumor
This week's quiz asks readers about management of a 45-year-old man previously treated for a mediastinal germ cell tumor.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/06/3.htm
6 Mar 2012
Daily aspirin may reduce cancer incidence, prevent metastases
Three related studies bolster the case for daily aspirin for cancer prevention, indicating that it may have a preventive effect after three years, as well as reduce future metastases, while having little impact on increased bleeding risk in the long term.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/27/2.htm
27 Mar 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of increasing fatigue
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 78-year-old woman with a 3-month history of increasing fatigue.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/10/3.htm
10 Apr 2012