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The next issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
The November issue of ACP Internist features stories about individualized treatment goals for diabetics, how to discuss dieting and weight management, and ways to diagnose skin and soft tissue infections.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/06/8.htm
6 Nov 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 7-year history of plaques
A 50-year-old man is evaluated in the hospital for fatigue, joint pain, and skin lesions. His symptoms started 2 weeks ago with fever and sore throat, which subsided in 2 days. Fatigue and joint pain were noted 1 day after the onset of sore throat, which worsened over the subsequent days. Four days after the onset of symptoms, he noted dark red spots on his ankles and shins, which spread to involve his legs, thighs, and buttocks; the skin lesions were not painful or itchy. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/mksap-quiz-7-year-history-of-plaques.htm
1 Mar 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Renal symptoms following squamous-cell lung cancer resection
Antidepressant may weaken effect of tamoxifen in patients with breast cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/16/3.htm
16 Feb 2010
Patients, generalists and subspecialists all gain from PCMH
When discussing the PCMH as a model for delivering health care in the U.S. three questions commonly arise.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/president.htm
1 Sep 2008
Guidelines on peripheral arterial ultrasound and physiologic testing
New guidelines describe the appropriate uses of arterial ultrasound and physiological testing for patients with known or suspected peripheral vascular disorders.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/7.htm
19 Jun 2012
Early hemodialysis initiation may be harmful to patients
Intensive statin therapy lowered risk even for low LDL patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/16/4.htm
16 Nov 2010
Albumin-creatinine ratio in morning urine is most predictive
FDA panel divided on rosiglitazoneCoumadin samples recalledLeflunomide gets new boxed warning
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/20/5.htm
20 Jul 2010
Obituary
William C. Waters III, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/obit.htm
1 May 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of cervical lymphadenopathy
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 42-year-old woman with progressive cervical lymphadenopathy, fatigue, night sweats, bilateral lower-extremity and abdominal wall edema, and weight gain.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/06/3.htm
6 Dec 2011
MKSAP Quiz: kidney stone prevention
Disclosing medical errors does not increase malpractice claims
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/17/3.htm
17 Aug 2010