Search results for "Oncology"
MKSAP Quiz: Consultation following a diagnosis of breast cancer
A 70-year-old woman undergoes consultation following a diagnosis of breast cancer. She has no other medical conditions. Following a biopsy and lumpectomy, what is the most appropriate adjuvant treatment or management for this patient?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/25/3.htm
25 Oct 2022
Telemedicine's time has arrived
As the need for remote health care expands, medical educators and residents continue to refine the best ways to teach and learn telemedicine.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/09/telemedicines-time-has-arrived.htm
1 Sep 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Early-stage nodular sclerosing Hodgkin lymphoma
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated following a recently confirmed diagnosis of early-stage nodular sclerosing Hodgkin lymphoma. She has had no fevers, night sweats, or weight loss. Medical history is unremarkable, and she takes no medications. Following physical exam, lab tests and scans, what is the most appropriate management?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/02/3.htm
2 Aug 2022
New category of OTC hearing aids; FMT and monkeypox
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/10/new-category-of-otc-hearing-aids-fmt-and-monkeypox.htm
1 Oct 2022
Patient website and infection control plan developed for outpatient oncology clinics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is introducing two new educational resources as part of the Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients program.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/08/6.htm
8 Nov 2011
Better care for patients with disability
Physicians report lacking knowledge about their legal responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and may not be confident about their ability to provide the same quality of care to patients with disability as they do to those without it.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/06/better-care-for-patients-with-disability.htm
1 Jun 2022
Cardiac societies issue new joint guideline on management of heart failure
The updated guideline recommends sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors for many heart failure patients, regardless of their diabetes status, among other changes.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/05/2.htm
5 Apr 2022
Sorting through the science of PSA screening
An expert clears up issues surrounding prostate cancer screening recommendations at Internal Medicine Meeting 2022.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/07/sorting-through-the-science-of-psa-screening.htm
1 Jul 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Management of a metastatic neuroendocrine tumor
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated following the diagnosis of a metastatic neuroendocrine tumor. Two weeks ago, she underwent ultrasonography for biliary colic, which unexpectedly showed multiple hepatic lesions. Following tests, a physical exam, and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/22/3.htm
22 Mar 2022
Managing DOACs in primary care
Primary care physicians play a crucial role in ongoing anticoagulation management, including educating patients about the signs of venous thromboembolism.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/04/managing-doacs-in-primary-care.htm
1 Apr 2022