Search results for "Colonoscopy"
A new approach to diverticulitis
Evidence is fueling new guidelines suggesting internists treat most cases of uncomplicated diverticulitis in an outpatient setting, without antibiotics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/a-new-approach-to-diverticulitis.htm
1 Apr 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 5-month history of bloating, diarrhea
A 70-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-month history of bloating and nonbloody diarrhea. Diarrhea occurs three times daily. Following a physical exam, lab tests, colonoscopy, and abdominal CT, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/13/3.htm
13 Jun 2023
Basal insulin for beginners
It can be tough to start and titrate basal insulin in a patient with type 2 diabetes because of the many options available, but a key number can measure the difference between a patient's bedtime and morning blood glucose values to ease the way.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/basal-insulin-for-beginners.htm
1 May 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 2 weeks of painful lumps on legs
A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for 2 weeks of painful lumps on her legs. The lumps persist for several days and make it difficult for her to go to work as a waitress. She is a college student in Ohio where she has lived her whole life. She has not traveled outside of the state for the last 2 years. Following a physical exam and change in contraception, what test should be done next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/07/3.htm
7 Jan 2020
The Colonoscopy Conundrum
Studies suggest the importance of screening, but convincing patients is another matter.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/colon.htm
1 Jan 2008
MKSAP Quiz: Several-month history of pruritic rash
A 20-year-old woman is evaluated for a several-month history of unintentional weight loss, diarrhea, poor glycemic control, and pruritic rash. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus 2 years ago. Medications are insulin glargine and insulin aspart injection. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/mksap-quiz-several-month-history-of-pruritic-rash.htm
1 Jul 2022
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP Internist Weekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/18/7.htm
18 Jul 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Intermittent rectal bleeding of 3 months' duration
A 46-year-old man is evaluated for intermittent rectal bleeding of 3 months' duration. Colonoscopy finds 12 polyps, and genetic testing reveals biallelic mutations in the MYH gene. What is the most cost-effective approach to determining if the patient's children have inherited MYH-associated polyposis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/04/03/3.htm
3 Apr 2018
ACP issues new guidance on colorectal cancer screening
For asymptomatic, average-risk patients ages 50 to 75 years, the guidance suggests use of a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) or high-sensitivity guaiac-based fecal occult blood test every two years, colonoscopy every 10 years, or flexible sigmoidoscopy every 10 years plus FIT every two years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/05/1.htm
5 Nov 2019
Colorectal screening methods debated
The prevention successes achieved by colorectal cancer screening have been well documented, but the debate persists regarding to what extent should doctors insist on colonoscopy, rather than allowing patients to select a method that they are more likely to consistently follow.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/06/colorectal.htm
1 Jun 2016