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Sort by: Relevance | Newest | OldestMKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of fatigue, weight loss
A 58-year old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of fatigue and weight loss. The patient has no significant medical history and takes no prescription medication, but she does take a daily over-the-counter multivitamin and a calcium supplement. She has a 50-pack-year smoking history. Following a physical exam, lab tests and chest radiograph, what is the most likely cause of her hypercalcemia?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/23/3.htm
23 Jul 2013
Calcium supplements may increase cardiovascular risk
Calcium supplements may increase cardiovascular riskIndustry trial registrations indicate positive publication bias
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/03/1.htm
3 Aug 2010
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of morning stiffness, aching hands
A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of morning stiffness and achiness of the hands as well as Raynaud phenomenon. Two months ago, she experienced a sun-induced rash on the chest and back and patches of discoloration on the hands. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/10/3.htm
10 Feb 2015
MKSAP Quiz: maintaining bone health
A 54-year-old woman comes to the office for advice regarding maintaining bone health. She has no history of fracture. The patient recently had a lumpectomy and radiation therapy to treat breast cancer, is currently taking tamoxifen, and will begin taking an aromatase inhibitor in 2 months. She underwent menopause at age 52 years and has persistent hot flushes. Her risk factors for osteoporosis include a slim body habitus and a mother who had a hip fracture at age 67 years. Following a physical exam, lab results and a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan, what pharmacologic agents can be started in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/10/3.htm
10 Mar 2015
Endocrine Society launches diabetes e-learning initiative
Members invited to take survey on specialty choice satisfactionACP receives grant from ABIM Foundation to improve care transitionsRate ACP's mobile website
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/9.htm
8 Mar 2011
Guideline issued on managing osteoporosis in men
The Endocrine Society last week issued a clinical practice guideline on managing osteoporosis in men.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/26/4.htm
26 Jun 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for a wrist fracture
This week's quiz asks readers to reevaluate a 55-year-old man during a follow-up examination for a wrist fracture and anemia.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/19/3.htm
19 Aug 2014
MKSAP Quiz: Maintenance of epilepsy drug
Specialist groups issue clinical alert to guide clopidogrel prescribers
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/3.htm
29 Jun 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Stretch marks in a young man
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the cause of stretch marks in a 33-year-old man.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/19/3.htm
19 Jul 2011
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up visit for dermatomyositis
Home BP monitoring significantly lowers pressure
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/07/3.htm
7 Dec 2010