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MKSAP Quiz: Hospitalization for dyspnea, night sweats, productive cough
A 72-year-old man is hospitalized for dyspnea, night sweats, and productive cough; symptoms began 8 months ago. He also reports a 9.1-kg (20 lb) weight loss over the past 12 months. Medical history is notable for COPD. Following a physical exam, lab tests, and a chest radiograph, what is the most likely causative organism?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/mksap-quiz-hospitalization-for-dyspnea-night-sweats-productive-cough.htm
1 Jan 2023
Exercise a fitting path to improved health
Some physicians tout successes in getting patients moving more by suggesting incremental changes in their activity levels, and also by highlighting the more immediately visible payoffs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/exercise-a-fitting-path-to-improved-health.htm
1 Apr 2021
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
Gastric bypass benefits persist over long-term follow-up, study finds
The authors said their study shows long-term durability of weight loss after bariatric surgery with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, as well as related improvements in type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and lipid levels.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/26/1.htm
26 Sep 2017
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for chest discomfort and cough
A 45-year-old man is evaluated for right-sided chest discomfort and cough of 2 weeks' duration. His chest discomfort is described as a vague, painful sensation on the right. The cough occasionally produces a small amount of sputum; he reports no hemoptysis or shortness of breath. He has felt feverish with mild fatigue but has had no weight loss. He is a smoker with a 20-pack-year history. Following a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/12/13/3.htm
13 Dec 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Routine follow-up for very severe COPD
A 75-year-old man is seen for routine follow-up for very severe COPD. He has constant dyspnea and air hunger and spends most of the day in a chair. He has had no change in baseline cough and sputum production. He has had multiple COPD exacerbations that required ICU admission and intubation. He has not benefited from pulmonary rehabilitation in the past. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/11/07/3.htm
7 Nov 2017
Sustained change a challenge for health
Health-linked incentives have become increasingly common, particularly by employers. But researchers are still trying to sort out what type and design of incentives are most effective and whether they hold significant potential to achieve both short- and long-term behavioral changes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/lifestyle.htm
1 May 2016
Longer lifespans emerge in Down syndrome
Transitioning a patient with Down syndrome from a pediatric practice to an adult physician can be challenging due to a lack of willing physicians, who may not feel that they know enough to provide care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/longer-lifespans-emerge-in-down-syndrome.htm
1 Feb 2021
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jan 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 4-month history of cough, chest pressure
A 49-year-old man is evaluated for a 4-month history of cough, chest pressure, and double vision. He has no fever, night sweats, or weight loss. He has never smoked. Following a physical exam and a CT scan of the chest, what is the most appropriate test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/mksap-quiz-4-month-history-of-cough-chest-pressure.htm
1 Apr 2021