Search results for "Nephrology"
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of fatigue, arthralgia, myalgia
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-month history of fatigue, arthralgia, and myalgia. She has a history of urinary tract infections. Medications are an oral contraceptive pill and as-needed naproxen for pain. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and urine microscopy, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/mksap-quiz-6-month-history-of-fatigue-arthralgia-myalgia.htm
1 Apr 2019
Moderate to severe psoriasis may be associated with increased risk for chronic kidney disease
Moderate to severe psoriasis (more than 3% of body surface area affected) is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), independent of traditional risk factors such as diabetes and heart disease, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/22/5.htm
22 Oct 2013
MKSAP Quiz: routine follow-up visit for diabetes and hyperlipidemia
A 59-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine follow-up visit. She was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia. She feels well. Medications are metformin, atorvastatin, and aspirin. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/11/3.htm
11 Mar 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of fatigue, anorexia and weight loss
A 74-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of fatigue, anorexia, and a 6-kg (13.2-lb) weight loss. She was treated with chemotherapy for ovarian cancer 6 months ago. She also has hypertension managed with hydrochlorothiazide. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely cause of this patient's hyponatremia?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/26/3.htm
26 Nov 2013
Treatment for kidney failure may be less likely in older adults, study indicates
Older adults may not receive treatment for kidney failure as often as younger patients, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/26/6.htm
26 Jun 2012
MKSAP Quiz: High BP and oral contraception
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for high blood pressure that manifested 4 months after she began taking an oral contraceptive pill. Despite stopping the oral contraceptive pill, her blood pressure has remained high. Following a physical exam, lab results and a kidney angiogram, what is the most appropriate next step in management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2013
Internists healing tsunami's aftereffects
Six months after an earthquake and tsunami, Japan's populace and its clinicians are sizing up the long-term health effects of the physical injuries, the mental trauma and the damage to the nation's health care facilities. Internists describe the aftermath in their own words.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/japan.htm
1 Sep 2011
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up visit for nephrolithiasis
A 54-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for five previous episodes of nephrolithiasis. Two of these stones were composed primarily of uric acid. After his third episode, potassium citrate was initiated. Medical history is notable for type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/27/3.htm
27 Aug 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 3-day history of lower abdominal pain, watery diarrhea
A 26-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-day history of fever, lower abdominal pain, tenesmus, hematochezia, and watery diarrhea. Seven months ago, he underwent a cadaveric kidney transplantation from a transplant donor who was seropositive for cytomegalovirus. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/11/3.htm
11 Jun 2013
One glomerular filtration rate equation may offer better tradeoffs than the other, review indicates
While neither of the two main equations for calculating glomerular filtration rates (GFRs) is universally better, the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation may be more useful for patients in North America, Europe and Australia, a study concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/14/4.htm
14 Feb 2012