Search results for "Oncology"
Genetic tests are being used more, and they're worth it
Molecular diagnostics tests could cost Americans $15 billion to $25 billion by the end of the next decade. Physicians believe the tests are warranted, although they're skeptical about costs and their ability to interpret them properly for patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/genomics.htm
1 May 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
MKSAP Quiz: Petechial rash of the lower limbs
A 29-year-old woman is evaluated for a petechial rash of the lower extremities of 3 weeks' duration. The patient reports no bleeding problems except for recent, occasional bleeding from her gums after brushing. Physician examination reveals petechiae limited mainly to both lower extremities, with a few spots noted on her forearms and abdomen. What is the most appropriate next step in management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2012
MKSAP Quiz: History of diffuse headache, fatigue
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for a 2-day history of diffuse headache, fatigue, and gingival bleeding on brushing her teeth. She is otherwise healthy. She is alert and oriented but reports having a headache. Petechiae that had gone unnoticed by the patient are visible on the lower extremities. What is the most appropriate next step in management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/mksap.htm
1 Jul 2012
MKSAP Quiz: preoperative evaluation prior to a hysterectomy
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 37-year-old woman prior to a hysterectomy for worsening menstrual bleeding.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/17/3.htm
17 Jul 2012
Tailor prostate screening based on life expectancy, ASCO recommends
A provisional clinical opinion from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recommends against prostate-specific antigen screening for men with a life expectancy of 10 years or less.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/24/2.htm
24 Jul 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of increasing fatigue
A 77-year-old man has a 1-year history of increasing fatigue. He has not seen a physician for at least 3 years. Medical and family histories are unremarkable, and he takes no medications. The patient appears pale. Based on lab values, a bone marrow aspiration and peripheral blood smear and bone marrow biopsy, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/mksap.htm
1 Oct 2012
The next issue is online and coming to your mailbox
The October issue of ACP Internist is online and coming soon to your mailbox.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/8.htm
2 Oct 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Transfer prevented by low food intake, new bruising, gross hematuria
A 70-year-old malnourished man with a 4-year history of Alzheimer dementia is admitted to the intensive care unit from the emergency department for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia and impending respiratory failure. He is inattentive and confused and has a weak productive cough. What is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/3.htm
2 Oct 2012
MKSAP Quiz: follow up of aplastic anemia
A 24-year-old man undergoes follow-up evaluation for treatment of aplastic anemia. Two of his siblings are HLA-identical matches. Review of the bone marrow biopsy done 2 weeks ago confirms the diagnosis of aplastic anemia, demonstrating an aplastic bone marrow with normal cytogenetics. What is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/23/3.htm
23 Oct 2012