Search results for "Obesity"
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for Barrett esophagus
A 65-year-old man is evaluated with upper endoscopy in follow-up for Barrett esophagus. He has had heartburn for more than 15 years, but his symptoms have been well controlled with daily omeprazole. Biopsies confirm evidence of Barrett esophagus with low-grade dysplasia. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/06/3.htm
6 Oct 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for erythema and tenderness
A 71-year-old man is evaluated for erythema and tenderness of the left lower leg for 1 week's duration. This is the second similar episode of the left lower leg. The last episode was 2 months ago. He was previously treated successfully with antibiotics. Following tissue findings on a physical exam and starting antibiotics, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/08/3.htm
8 Dec 2020
Patients with diabetes facing vision loss at ever-earlier ages
Just as diabetes is affecting younger populations, so are its consequences. Childhood obesity can translate into diabetic retinopathy in patients in their 20s, which requires a response from the primary care community.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/diabetes.htm
1 Apr 2013
Weight loss, improvement in comorbid conditions after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy appear to decline with time, study finds
In patients who underwent bariatric surgery with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, the percentage of excess weight loss decreased over time, as did remission rates for type 2 diabetes, although these variables did improve in the short term.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/11/2.htm
11 Aug 2015
Watch out for NAFLD, treat ASAP
While nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis are dynamic processes that can progress and regress, lifestyle modification, including diet, is a must for all patients, wherever they are in their disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/watch-out-for-nafld-treat-asap.htm
1 Apr 2021
Sussing out sleep apnea disorders
Given the prevalence of poor sleep habits, determining sleep apnea can be difficult during a time-pressed visit. Asking the rights questions is key.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/apnea.htm
1 Mar 2015
Guideline released on adults with Down syndrome, while study looks at COVID-19 risk
A recent clinical guideline calls for screening patients with Down syndrome for Alzheimer-type dementia starting at age 40 years and diabetes starting at age 30 years. Down syndrome is also associated with high risk for death from COVID-19, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/27/2.htm
27 Oct 2020
Take TIAs as seriously as a stroke
Internal medicine physicians play a critical role in educating patients about the seriousness of transient ischemic attacks and preventing their recurrence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/take-tias-as-seriously-as-a-stroke.htm
1 May 2023
John McCain touts his plan for the U.S. health care system
CME offerings and maintenance of certification.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/twenty.htm
1 May 2008
Weight loss, MOC featured in meeting coverage
This issue covers the wrap-up of news from Internal Medicine Meeting 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/editors.htm
1 Jun 2017