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MKSAP quiz: Follow-up for elevated liver chemistry test results

A 28-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for elevated liver chemistry test results, which were performed to assess a 3-month history of fatigue. He has no history of liver disease and has not had abdominal pain or fever. His medical history is significant for a 3-year history of diarrhea.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/28/3.htm
28 Feb 2017

High-value management of patients with GI symptoms

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, rectal bleeding, and chronic diarrhea can be controlled better by applying high-value care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/gastro.htm
1 Jun 2017

Insulin cartridge holders recalled, HCV drug approved

This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/09/insulin-cartridge-holders-recalled-hcv-drug-approved.htm
1 Sep 2017

Gathering of medical women focuses on female health needs

Women's health differs from men's, both generally and in a number of specific conditions, including liver disease, kidney disease, and digestive and eating disorders, and physicians should take these differences into account in their daily practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/gathering-of-medical-women-focuses-on-female-health-needs.htm
1 May 2018

Large valsartan recall, new warnings for fluoroquinolones

This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/large-valsartan-recall-new-warnings-for-fluoroquinolones.htm
1 Sep 2018

MKSAP Quiz: Recently worsening joint symptoms

A 49-year-old woman is evaluated for recently worsening joint symptoms. She has a 13-year history of Crohn disease characterized by four to six stools daily and mild crampy abdominal pain. She also has a 1-year history of arthritis. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate long-term treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/23/3.htm
23 Oct 2018

MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of bloody diarrhea

A 24-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for 2 weeks of worsening bloody diarrhea with up to 10 bloody bowel movements per day. He also reports increasing lower abdominal pain and distension and decreased stool frequency over the past day. He has had extensive ulcerative colitis for 5 years. After physical examination, laboratory studies, and abdominal radiograph, what is the appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/mksap-quiz-2-week-history-of-bloody-diarrhea.htm
1 Jan 2019