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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/2020/02/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Feb 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for a superficial skin infection
A 20-year-old male college student on the wrestling team is evaluated for a superficial skin infection. He has a history of several episodes of folliculitis and furunculosis over the past year that has required systemic treatment. His recurrent infections were treated with various oral antibiotics, including cephalexin, clindamycin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. He currently takes no medications, has no drug allergies, and is otherwise in good health. There are multiple, scattered erythematous papulopustules and nodules on the buttocks and upper thighs, some with a collarette of scale. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/06/3.htm
6 Jun 2017
More options available for psoriatic arthritis
Internists are the first doctors patients see for joint pain, which means they can make a big difference in preventing the progression of joint diseases such as psoriatic arthritis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/more-options-available-for-psoriatic-arthritis.htm
1 Apr 2019
Teledermatology consults could change diagnosis, management
Consultations with a specialist via teledermatology changed diagnosis and management and could improve clinical outcomes for skin conditions, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/24/6.htm
24 Jan 2012
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for very dry, painful hands
A 34-year-old woman is evaluated for very dry, painful hands. She works in a daycare center and washes her hands 15 to 20 times daily, often for 2 to 3 minutes at a time. She has been applying lotion multiple times daily with no relief of the pain. She has a history of obsessive-compulsive disorder and takes no medications. In addition to decreasing the frequency of hand washing, what is the most appropriate therapy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/07/26/3.htm
26 Jul 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Multiple areas of scaling
A 62-year-old woman is evaluated for multiple areas of scaling and rough skin on her forehead and cheeks, the backs of her hands, and forearms. These areas are painless but persist despite application of moisturizer. She is in good overall health and takes no medications. She has a history of multiple sunburns. On physical examination, vital signs are normal. Skin findings are shown. The remainder of the physical examination is unremarkable. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/mksap.htm
1 Oct 2015
MKSAP Quiz: intensely pruritic rash on eyelids
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-week history of an intensely pruritic rash on her eyelids. She applied a new brand of eye makeup just prior to the onset of the rash. She immediately discontinued its use and has been applying a moisturizing lotion to both eyelids since then without improvement in her symptoms. Following a physical exam, what 2-week course of medicine is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/11/3.htm
11 Aug 2015
Internists play primary role in detecting skin cancer
While it isn't recommended that primary care physicians perform whole-body skin exams for skin cancer, they can and should be alert for skin lesions with malignant features. An easy acronym and other tips and tricks can make the difference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/ABCDE.htm
1 Feb 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of a rash on face and midchest
A 32-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-week history of a rash on his face and midchest. He describes the rash as consisting of small, reddish “lumps” that are intensely itchy; they develop and begin to resolve with development of new lesions. He otherwise feels well. Medical history is significant for a recent diagnosis of HIV infection. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/12/3.htm
12 Apr 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Persistent itching, odor of the feet
A 19-year-old man is evaluated for 4 to 5 months of persistent itching, thickening of the skin, and odor of the feet. He also has hyperhidrosis of the palms and soles. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable, and he takes no medications. Following a physical exam and skin scrapings, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/mksap-quiz-persistent-itching-odor-of-the-feet.htm
1 Mar 2020