Search results for "Rheumatology"
MKSAP Quiz: managing systemic lupus erythematosus during pregnancy
This week's quiz asks readers to advise a 29-year-old pregnant woman with systemic lupus erythematosus.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/3.htm
21 Aug 2012
No associated increase in short-term malignancy risk with biologic therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
Biologic therapy does not appear to increase risk for malignancy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/11/5.htm
11 Sep 2012
Free educational tools available for diagnosis, treatment of lupus
Free educational resources are available through the American College of Rheumatology's Lupus Initiative to reduce health disparities for patients disproportionately affected by lupus based on race, ethnicity and gender.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/18/9.htm
18 Sep 2012
Metacognition and its impact on physician self-diagnosis
A physician tried to self-diagnose his symptoms of a feeling of suffocation and a change in gait. Experts review the cognitive biases that made the doctor overlook the right diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/gray.htm
1 Oct 2012
MKSAP Quiz: recurring pain and swelling of the knee
A 42-year-old woman is evaluated for recurring pain and swelling of the left knee and right ankle that began 5 months ago. Based on a physical exam, lab results and radiographs, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/13/3.htm
13 Nov 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 3-year history of low back pain
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-year history of low back pain, which is of moderate intensity and worsens during activities, and a 10-year history of neck pain accompanied by 20 minutes of morning stiffness. Following a physical and neurological exam, and a radiograph of the spine, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/mksap.htm
1 Jan 2013
Together internal medicine and the subspecialties are stronger
Members of the American College of Physicians met with the leaders of subspecialty societies to develop ways to better coordinate care, redesign medical education and support the medical profession.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/presidents.htm
1 Jan 2013
MKSAP Quiz: a 6-month history of low back pain
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a young man with a 6-month history of low back pain and prolonged morning stiffness.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/15/3.htm
15 Jan 2013
Specialty organizations highlight lists of common tests and interventions that should be questioned
Several medical organizations released lists of tests or procedures that might be overused in clinical practice, as part of the Choosing Wisely initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/26/2.htm
26 Feb 2013
Officer, Treasurer and Regent election results announced
Meet the incoming Chair-elect of the Board of Regents, the new Treasurer and new Regents who will be confirmed at Internal Medicine 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/regents.htm
1 Mar 2013