Search results for "Hepatology"
MKSAP Quiz: Ongoing symptoms of dysphagia
A 30-year-old man is evaluated for ongoing symptoms of dysphagia. He was previously diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis on upper endoscopy and has completed an 8-week course of swallowed aerosolized fluticasone, which did not alleviate his symptoms. Following a physical exam and upper endoscopy, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/01/3.htm
1 Oct 2019
Better treatment, low awareness for hepatitis C
Amid rising rates of long-term hepatitis C infection, particularly among older populations, better treatments are able to treat the condition. But first, patients have to know they have it, and internists have to be able to recognize the diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/hepatitis.htm
1 Jul 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 1-month history of a skin ulcer
A 24-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-month history of increasing pain and bleeding from a skin ulcer next to her stoma. The skin symptoms get worse each time she changes her appliance. She underwent proctocolectomy 4 years ago for medically refractory colonic Crohn disease. She has not had small-bowel involvement, and her ostomy output has been stable since surgery. Following a physical exam and skin findings, what is the most likely cause?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluating a 1-year history of loose stools
A 67-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of loose stools. She reports approximately four episodes per day without abdominal pain. She has not had nausea, vomiting, weight loss, bright red blood per rectum, or melena. After a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/14/3.htm
14 Jul 2015
MKSAP Quiz: gastroesophageal reflux
A 55-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-year history of typical gastroesophageal reflux symptoms treated on an as-needed basis with a proton pump inhibitor. However, the frequency of his reflux symptoms has recently increased and his episodes do not respond to treatment as completely as in the past. An upper endoscopy is scheduled to evaluate the cause of this change in his symptoms. Following biopsy results, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/17/3.htm
17 Mar 2015
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up for a recent diagnosis of cirrhosis
A 50-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for a recent diagnosis of cirrhosis secondary to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. He has a history of asthma, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. His current medications are inhaled fluticasone, montelukast, insulin glargine, insulin lispro, simvastatin, and lisinopril. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and upper endoscopy, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/25/3.htm
25 Nov 2014
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: Dysphagia of 3 months' duration
A 52-year-old man is evaluated for dysphagia of 3 months' duration. He reports regurgitating undigested food soon after eating solid food, occasional coughing and choking after swallowing, and chronic halitosis. Following a physical examination, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/09/3.htm
9 Jul 2019
Functional gut disorders become clearer as models emerge
One major finding is that irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia are connected.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/functional-gut-disorders-become-clearer-as-models-emerge.htm
1 Jan 2019
Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance suboptimal in cirrhosis patients
Medicare soliciting states for new PCMH demonstrationPrimary care collaborative holds working group meeting
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/15/7.htm
15 Jun 2010