Search results for "Endocrinology"
Assess for noncardiac complications in congenital heart disease survivors, AHA says
Physicians who care for adult patients with congenital heart disease should be mindful of the effects that the condition has on other organs, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/17/1.htm
17 Oct 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for episodic palpitations
A 34-year-old man is evaluated for episodic palpitations of 8 months' duration, usually associated with sweating and anxiety. Medical history is significant for thyroidectomy for medullary thyroid carcinoma diagnosed at 12 years of age. Following a physical exam and lab studies, in addition to the presenting diagnosis, which of the following disorders is this patient most likely to develop?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/13/3.htm
13 Jun 2017
Guideline issued on androgen therapy in women
The Endocrine Society released an updated clinical practice guideline on androgen therapy in women.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/21/5.htm
21 Oct 2014
Expert explains thyroid diagnosis, treatment and common red flags
The estimate that 25 million people have thyroid problems would double if the normal range was adjusted, as some medical societies suggest. In this Web-only feature, Victor Bernet, FACP, the author of MKSAP 15's chapter on disorders of the thyroid gland, offers his insights into management.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/thyroid.htm
1 Jan 2010
ACP recommends less intensive glucose control in most cases of type 2 diabetes
Guidance statement authors cited concerns that targeting HbA1c levels below 7% may increase risk for death, weight gain, hypoglycemia, and other adverse effects.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/06/1.htm
6 Mar 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Incidentally discovered adrenal mass
A 62-year-old woman is evaluated for an incidentally discovered left adrenal mass. Two weeks ago, the patient was evaluated in the emergency department for diffuse abdominal pain and vomiting. A CT scan was obtained that was normal except for the adrenal mass. Her medical history is significant for diet-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus diagnosed 1 year ago and osteoporosis diagnosed 4 years ago. Following a physical exam and lab studies, in addition to screening tests for pheochromocytoma, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/12/3.htm
12 Dec 2017
European societies release guideline on diagnosis, treatment of hyponatremia
Three European societies recently released a clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of hyponatremia.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/11/6.htm
11 Mar 2014
Demystifying the diagnosis of PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome, the most common reproductive disorder in the world, may present with varying diagnostic criteria, so internists can focus on two simple characteristics of the syndrome to help their clinical judgment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/demystifying-the-diagnosis-of-pcos.htm
1 Nov 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for a new-patient visit
A 55-year-old woman is evaluated for a new-patient visit. Medical history is significant for an eating disorder. Although she has maintained a normal weight for the past 20 years, she notes that prior to that time her weight would fluctuate in a range correlating with BMIs of 17 to 19. Family history is significant for postmenopausal osteoporosis in her mother. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/27/3.htm
27 Mar 2018
Guidelines recommend continuous monitoring for patients with type 1 diabetes
Continuous glucose monitoring is recommended for adults and children with type 1 diabetes in the outpatient setting, but not in the hospital, according to new guidelines from The Endocrine Society.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/25/4.htm
25 Oct 2011