Search results for "Gastroenterology"
After splenectomy, clots join infection as potential risks
Fewer splenectomies are being done, but thromboembolic disease afterward is now more recognized and therefore being diagnosed more frequently.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/splenectomy.htm
1 Apr 2017
Obituary
ACP recognizes former College officials who have passed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/obituary.htm
1 Nov 2015
Men, women present differently for their reflux symptoms
Significant differences exist between how men and women experience symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, and consequently, how they might present their diseases to their physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/25/5.htm
25 Oct 2011
MKSAP Quiz: progressive dysphagia for solids and liquids
Gait speed associated with survival in older adultsSystolic blood pressure variability predicts stroke risk
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/01/11/3.htm
11 Jan 2011
Colonoscopy may be more frequent than recommended in Medicare patients
Medicare patients may be receiving colonoscopies more frequently than recommended by guidelines, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/17/6.htm
17 May 2011
Millennials, the same doctors in a changed environment
Some older physicians may peg millennials as entitled, self-centered, and lazy, lacking the dogged passion for medicine of generations before them. But those who teach them say that behavioral differences among this group may have more to do with environmental and individual factors than generational ones.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/10/millennials.htm
1 Oct 2016
More restrictive blood transfusion rates may be better for upper GI bleeds
A blood transfusion threshold of 7 g/dL of hemoglobin significantly improved outcomes in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding compared to 9 g/dL, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/08/5.htm
8 Jan 2013
Gastroenterologists face consequences of obesity epidemic
Obesity seemed to be the topic on everyone's lips at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in October.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/obesity.htm
1 Jan 2008
MKSAP Quiz: 5-day history of abdominal pain
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 32-year-old man who visits the emergency department for a 5-day history of worsening crampy abdominal pain and frequent loose bowel movements.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/01/3.htm
1 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up for elevated liver chemistry tests
A 42-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for elevated liver chemistry tests. Abdominal ultrasound reveals increased hepatic echotexture consistent with hepatic steatosis. Hepatic configuration is otherwise normal. In addition to weight loss, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/06/3.htm
6 Nov 2012