Search results for "Imaging"
More patients undergoing active surveillance for lower-risk prostate cancers
Use of active surveillance or watchful waiting for prostate cancer rose from 2010 to 2018, although uptake was lower in men with multiple positive biopsy cores and those who were Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, had a lower income, or lived in a rural area.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/11/4.htm
11 Apr 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Persistent rhinorrhea, frontal headache
A 45-year-old woman is evaluated for 4-month history of persistent rhinorrhea, frontal headache, loss of smell, and malaise. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/28/3.htm
28 Jun 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of gynecomastia
A 29-year-old man is evaluated for gynecomastia present for the past 2 years. He also has fatigue, low libido, weight gain, and erectile dysfunction. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/28/3.htm
28 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for sports participation
This week's quiz asks readers to interpret the cardiac findings of an 18-year-old man with no history of hypertension or other pertinent medical history who is being evaluated before participating on his college basketball team.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/21/3.htm
21 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for low back pain
A 47-year-old man is evaluated for low back pain. The pain began 5 days ago while he was playing basketball. It is localized to the lumbar back and does not radiate. The patient is unable to sit or stand for long periods, but the pain improves when lying down. After a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/17/4.htm
17 May 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for chronic cough
A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for chronic cough. She reports several episodes of chronic bronchitis as a child and persistent cough productive of thick purulent sputum since childhood. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/07/3.htm
7 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 12-week history of night sweats, fevers, weight loss
A 33-year-old man is evaluated for a 12-week history of night sweats, fevers, and weight loss without other localizing symptoms. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable, and he takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab tests, and other procedures, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/31/3.htm
31 Jan 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Recently identified monoclonal protein
A 61-year-old woman is seen in consultation regarding a recently identified monoclonal protein. Medical history is notable for rheumatoid arthritis that has been stable for several years. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/03/3.htm
3 Jan 2023
Relationships between primary care physicians, specialists may affect patient satisfaction
Patients gave higher ratings after a referral if the specialist trained with their primary care physician, a quasi-experimental study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/10/4.htm
10 Jan 2023
MKSAP Quiz: A 3-year history of decline in cognition
A 60-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-year history of gradual, progressive decline in his cognition, behavior, and motor skills. Following a physical exam, MRI, and neuropsychological testing, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/28/3.htm
28 Sep 2021