Search results for "Hematology"
MKSAP Quiz: Establish care visit for pediatric cancer survivor
A 28-year-old woman is seen to establish care. Medical history is significant for acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosed and treated at age 5 years; she has been leukemia free since completion of therapy. Following a physical exam and cervical cancer screening, what is the most appropriate additional survivorship assessment to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/22/3.htm
22 Feb 2022
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for Officer and Regent positions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/officers.htm
1 Nov 2016
Squeezing in the cancer screening talk
By making the most of team members and technology, internists can free up valuable physician-patient interaction time to most effectively apply cancer screening guidelines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/squeezing-in-the-cancer-screening-talk.htm
1 Oct 2019
MKSAP Quiz: new-onset thrombocytopenia during pregnancy
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for new-onset thrombocytopenia. She is gravida 1 at 36 weeks' gestation. Her pregnancy has been otherwise uncomplicated. She takes only a prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/3.htm
3 Jun 2014
MKSAP Quiz: abdominal pain of several months' duration
A 66-year-old man is evaluated for vague abdominal pain of several months' duration and a 10-kg (22-lb) weight loss. He drinks alcohol socially but does not smoke. The patient is otherwise well, has good performance status, and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and a CT scan, what is the most appropriate initial management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/16/3.htm
16 Dec 2014
MKSAP Quiz: diagnosing hematologic abnormalities
This week's quiz asks readers to determine appropriate diagnostic testing for a 26-year-old woman admitted to the hospital with deep venous thrombosis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/15/3.htm
15 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Follow up of advanced multiple myeloma
A 50-year-old woman with advanced multiple myeloma diagnosed 6 months ago undergoes a follow-up visit. Treatment includes daily oral thalidomide and pulse dexamethasone. What treatment will optimize disease-free and overall survival?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/3.htm
7 Jun 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Pregnancy and a previous idiopathic pulmonary embolism
A 35-year-old woman undergoes evaluation after home pregnancy testing indicated that she is pregnant. Her medical history includes a previous idiopathic pulmonary embolism. Her only medication is a daily prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/12/3.htm
12 Nov 2013
What's new in ACP Hospitalist
What's new in ACP Hospitalist and other College publications, including a review of the impact of ICU glucose control for critically ill patients and the highly anticipated launch of MKSAP 15.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/highlights.htm
1 Jul 2009
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of decreased exercise tolerance
A 57-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-week history of decreased exercise tolerance and substernal chest pain on exertion. She also has an 8-month history of macrocytic anemia. Following a physical exam, lab results, and electrocardiogram, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/22/3.htm
22 Jul 2014