Search results for "Pulmonology"
MKSAP Quiz: dyspnea, chest tightness in an adolescent athlete
Scoring system predicts risk for hospital readmission
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/23/4.htm
23 Mar 2010
MKSAP Quiz: confusion, fever and flank pain
Hospitalizations for diabetes increase, especially among younger women
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/26/3.htm
26 Oct 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Gradually progressive dyspnea
A 74-year-old man is evaluated for a five-year history of gradually progressive dyspnea and dry cough without wheezing or hemoptysis. For the past 2 years he has had pain and occasional swelling in both knees. Physical examination shows no digital clubbing or cyanosis. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/mksap.htm
1 Jan 2011
Pneumothorax common after transthoracic lung biopsy, study finds
Patients who undergo transthoracic lung biopsy of a pulmonary nodule may be likely to develop pneumothorax, although hemorrhages are not common, a new study reports.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/02/4.htm
2 Aug 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Confusion and agitation secondary to malignant hypertension
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 67-year-old man who presents to the emergency department for confusion and agitation secondary to malignant hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/20/3.htm
20 Dec 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 6-week history of dyspnea, cough
A 64-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-week history of dyspnea, dry cough, fever, chills, night sweats, and fatigue, which have not responded to treatment with azithromycin and levofloxacin; she has lost 2.2 kg (5 lb) during that time. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/mksap.htm
1 Jan 2012
Letters to the Editor
Readers submit their thoughts on bone mineral density testing and a better title for “internal medicine.”.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/letters.htm
1 Mar 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of progressive exertional dyspnea
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the next step in management of a 54-year-old woman with a 1-year history of progressive exertional dyspnea.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/3.htm
3 Apr 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
Combination therapy for pulmonary fibrosis appears to increase risk of death, hospitalization
A combination of prednisone, azathioprine and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for pulmonary fibrosis prompted a trial to stop early after it showed an increased risk of death and hospitalization compared with NAC alone and with placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/22/6.htm
22 May 2012