Search results for "Gastroenterology"
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
Pinpointing pancreatitis difficult, but key to good outcomes
Several review papers help internists identify patients with pancreatitis who are most likely to progress to severe disease and how to best manage their care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/pinpointing-pancreatitis-difficult-but-key-to-good-outcomes.htm
1 Feb 2018
Gluten not a bread-and-butter diagnosis
Internists have to sort through the symptoms of gluten sensitivity to confirm a diagnosis. Excluding celiac disease and wheat allergy is essential, as is managing the patient's expectations and lifestyle.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/09/gluten.htm
1 Sep 2014
Long-term use of acid-suppressive drugs associated with vitamin B12 deficiency
Long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) may be associated with vitamin B12 deficiency, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/7.htm
17 Dec 2013
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
Uptake of CRC screening leaves room for improvement
This issue also covers IMGs and immigration policy, along with conference coverage on gastroenterology and the art of diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/uptake-of-crc-screening-leaves-room-for-improvement.htm
1 Jan 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Management of joint pain
A 67-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine examination. She has a history of hip and knee pain related to degenerative joint disease. The joint pain is now well controlled with diclofenac, which was started 3 months ago. She does not have any gastrointestinal symptoms, and she takes the diclofenac with food most of the time. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/20/3.htm
20 Jun 2017
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
MKSAP Quiz: 5-year history of slowly progressive dysphagia
A 25-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of slowly progressive solid-food dysphagia that is accompanied by a sensation of food sticking in his lower retrosternal area. He has compensated by modifying his diet and avoiding fibrous meats. He has not lost weight, and he has not had trouble drinking liquids. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/15/3.htm
15 Jul 2014
Looking back and looking forward
As the year begins, ACP's President shares where ACP has been and where membership voices have guided ACP to engage in the coming year.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/looking-back-and-looking-forward.htm
1 Jan 2019