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MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for mosquito bites

A 21-year-old woman is evaluated for mosquito bites on her arms and legs that she received 1 week ago that she has been scratching regularly. One of the bites on her left thigh is now painful with a small amount of drainage. She otherwise feels well, has no significant medical history, and takes no medications. A weeping red papule with overlying honey-colored crust is present on the anterior left thigh. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/23/3.htm
23 May 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

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: Decreased exercise tolerance

A 62-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-month history of decreased exercise tolerance, joint stiffness, mild weakness, and a rash on her hands. She has noted increasing difficulty carrying heavy objects and feels exhausted after climbing stairs. Although her joints are stiff, she has not had any joint swelling. Her rash developed around the time of her other symptoms and has not responded to over-the-counter topical agents. She has no other symptoms, including cough or dyspnea. Medical history is unremarkable, and she takes no medications. Follow a physical exam, cardiopulmonary exam, and lab studies, which of the following pulmonary conditions is associated with this patient's clinical presentation?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/mksap.htm
1 May 2016

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: examining a laceration on a finger

This week's quiz asks readers to determine the most likely diagnosis for a 72-year-old man who develops itching and redness 2 days after cutting his finger.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/17/4.htm
17 Nov 2015

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

Bringing medicine back to the bedside

The physical exam itself is widely considered to be underutilized, but many of the country's medical educators and master clinicians are determined to bring it back to prominence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/bringing-medicine-back-to-the-bedside.htm
1 Feb 2018

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

Psoriasis symptoms can be tough to address

A recent survey showed that many psoriasis patients are not satisfied with their care, reporting inadequate relief from such symptoms as itching and scaling. Learn more about clues to diagnosis and suggestions on treating and managing symptoms of both mild and more severe disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/02/psoriasis.htm
1 Feb 2014

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