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MKSAP Quiz: progressive dysphagia for solids and liquids

Gait speed associated with survival in older adultsSystolic blood pressure variability predicts stroke risk
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/01/11/3.htm
11 Jan 2011

Hepatocellular carcinoma screening may not affect mortality in chronic liver disease

Screening for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) may not affect mortality in patients with chronic liver disease, according to a review of existing evidence.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/17/4.htm
17 Jun 2014

MKSAP Quiz: progressive dysphagia

Dabigatran may be cost-effective for stroke prophylaxis in atrial fibrillation
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/02/3.htm
2 Nov 2010

MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of abdominal pain

This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 35-year-old woman with a 6-month history of right upper quadrant abdominal pain.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/14/3.htm
14 Feb 2012

MKSAP Quiz: Surveillance ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma

A 57-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. His medical history is notable for chronic hepatitis C infection with cirrhosis, which was diagnosed 3 years ago. He undergoes surveillance ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma every 6 months. Following a physical exam and ultrasound that reveals three new liver masses, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/19/3.htm
19 Dec 2017

MKSAP quiz: Follow-up for hepatitis B

A 25-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up after recently testing positive for hepatitis B surface antigen. He underwent testing as part of the immigration process from Somalia. Two other siblings also have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and ultrasound, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/19/3.htm
19 Sep 2017

HCV treatment by NPs, PCPs appears safe, effective as that provided by subspecialists

Reversing restrictions that limit prescribing of direct-acting antivirals might allow rapid escalation of safe, effective therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and could improve the care of patients, study authors noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/08/2.htm
8 Aug 2017

Project ECHO expands the reach of primary care

To improve local care of hepatitis, Project ECHO uses videoconferencing and case-based learning to connect front-line primary care physicians with skilled and knowledgeable specialists.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/ECHO.htm
1 Sep 2011

Pinpointing pancreatitis difficult, but key to good outcomes

Several review papers help internists identify patients with pancreatitis who are most likely to progress to severe disease and how to best manage their care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/pinpointing-pancreatitis-difficult-but-key-to-good-outcomes.htm
1 Feb 2018

MKSAP Quiz: 5-year history of slowly progressive dysphagia

A 25-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of slowly progressive solid-food dysphagia that is accompanied by a sensation of food sticking in his lower retrosternal area. He has compensated by modifying his diet and avoiding fibrous meats. He has not lost weight, and he has not had trouble drinking liquids. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/15/3.htm
15 Jul 2014

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