Search results for "Ulcerative colitis"
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of blood per rectum
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of intermittent bright red blood per rectum and the feeling of incomplete evacuation. She has loose and blood-streaked bowel movements four or five times daily. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and colonoscopy, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/14/3.htm
14 Nov 2023
Mucosal healing an emerging goal of ulcerative colitis treatment, guideline states
The updated guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology offers recommendations on drug treatment and cancer screening, among other topics.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/05/2.htm
5 Mar 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 4-year history of ulcerative colitis
A 29-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. His medical history is significant for ulcerative colitis involving the entire colon, which was diagnosed 4 years ago. His symptoms responded to therapy with mesalamine and have remained in remission on this medication. His family history is significant for a maternal uncle who died of colon cancer at the age of 50 years. What is the most appropriate interval at which to perform colonoscopy with biopsies in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/22/3.htm
22 Nov 2016
MKSAP Quiz: 4-year history of ulcerative colitis
A 29-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. His medical history is significant for ulcerative colitis involving the entire colon, which was diagnosed 4 years ago. His symptoms responded to therapy with mesalamine and have remained in remission on this medication. His family history is significant for a maternal uncle who died of colon cancer at the age of 50 years. What is the most appropriate interval at which to perform colonoscopy with biopsies in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/15/3.htm
15 Nov 2016
MKSAP Quiz: ulcerative colitis
Evidence lacking for routine prostate screening, but single test at 60 may help
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/21/3.htm
21 Sep 2010
Tirzepatide for weight management, at-home STI tests
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/tirzepatide-for-weight-management-at-home-sti-tests.htm
1 Jan 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation during annual follow-up visit
A 33-year-old woman is evaluated during her annual follow-up visit. She has a 2-year history of left-sided ulcerative colitis. All immunizations are up to date, and depression and anxiety screening results are negative. What is the most appropriate health maintenance screening test to perform?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/07/3.htm
7 Mar 2023
Updated boxed warning for arthritis, ulcerative colitis drugs
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/updated-boxed-warning-for-arthritis-ulcerative-colitis-drugs.htm
1 Nov 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up of ulcerative colitis
A 38-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 10 years ago and is currently asymptomatic. His last colonoscopy, performed at the time of diagnosis, showed mildly active extensive colitis extending to the hepatic flexure. Physical and abdominal examinations are normal. What is the most appropriate colonoscopy interval for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/08/3.htm
8 Jan 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Abdominal pain and loose stools in ulcerative colitis
A 32-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 5-day history of worsening crampy abdominal pain and eight to ten loose bowel movements a day. The patient has a 5-year history of ulcerative colitis treated with azathioprine and topical mesalamine, and recently had sinusitis that resolved with antibiotic therapy. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/17/3.htm
17 May 2011