Search results for "Rheumatology"
Subspecialists miss opportunities to address patients' financial concerns, study shows
Transcripts of doctor-patient interactions may suggest failure on the part of physicians, but they also reflect a general failure on the part of the health care system, as drug prices and out-of-pocket spending are often difficult to determine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/12/2.htm
12 Apr 2016
The challenge of time
Clinical lives are run by schedules with office visit slots as short as 15 minutes, often not enough time to handle the issues of any given patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/the-challenge-of-time.htm
1 Jul 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of rheumatoid arthritis
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 52-year-old man during a follow-up visit for a 2-year history of progressively symptomatic rheumatoid arthritis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/29/3.htm
29 Mar 2016
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
Guideline recommends allopurinol as first-line therapy for gout
The American College of Rheumatology noted that the drug is the preferred choice for urate-lowering therapy in all patients, including those with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/19/4.htm
19 May 2020
DynaMed Plus Quiz: Shortness of breath
A 40-year-old trophy-winning professional knitter reports increasing shortness of breath and dry cough for the past week, as well as hoarseness and throat pain for the past three days. Upon questioning, she reports feeling “feverish” and being unusually tired of late. Following a review of systems, physical exam, and lab tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/11/dynamed-plus-quiz-shortness-of-breath.htm
1 Nov 2017
MKSAP Quiz: lower-extremity pain and ‘red knots'
Beta-blockers may have benefit in COPD patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/08/3.htm
8 Jun 2010
MKSAP Quiz: aching in joints of hands and knees
BPH drug may lower prostate cancer incidence, effect on mortality unknown
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/06/3.htm
6 Apr 2010
MKSAP Quiz: a 5-day history of knee pain and swelling
A 69-year-old woman is evaluated for a 5-day history of pain and swelling in the right knee that developed after a prolonged period of gardening in her backyard. This week's MKSAP question asks readers to determine the most likely diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/28/3.htm
28 Jun 2011
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