Search results for "Hepatology"
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
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up for a recent diagnosis of cirrhosis
A 50-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for a recent diagnosis of cirrhosis secondary to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. He has a history of asthma, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. His current medications are inhaled fluticasone, montelukast, insulin glargine, insulin lispro, simvastatin, and lisinopril. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and upper endoscopy, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/25/3.htm
25 Nov 2014
MKSAP Quiz: progressive dysphagia
Dabigatran may be cost-effective for stroke prophylaxis in atrial fibrillation
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/02/3.htm
2 Nov 2010
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of abdominal pain
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 35-year-old woman with a 6-month history of right upper quadrant abdominal pain.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/14/3.htm
14 Feb 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for worsening choking
A 75-year-old man is evaluated for choking that started 3 months ago and has progressively worsened. Parkinson disease was diagnosed 3 months ago. His only medication is carbidopa-levodopa. After physical examination, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/07/3.htm
7 Dec 2021
Project ECHO expands the reach of primary care
To improve local care of hepatitis, Project ECHO uses videoconferencing and case-based learning to connect front-line primary care physicians with skilled and knowledgeable specialists.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/ECHO.htm
1 Sep 2011
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
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of progressively worsening diarrhea
A 19-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of progressively worsening diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Her brother was diagnosed with Crohn disease at age 16 years. Following a physical exam and colonoscopy, what is the most effective maintenance treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/30/3.htm
30 Jul 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Fever and abdominal pain
A 45-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for a 2-day history of fever and abdominal pain. His medical history is notable for cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis C, esophageal varices, ascites, and minimal hepatic encephalopathy. Abdominal ultrasound discloses cirrhosis, splenomegaly, and ascites. His albumin level is consistent with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. What is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/07/3.htm
7 May 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 10-day history of malaise, discomfort and progressive jaundice
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a 10-day history of malaise, right upper quadrant discomfort, and progressive jaundice. She has had no recent travel outside of the United States, does not drink alcohol, and has no recent ingestions of drugs, including acetaminophen or herbal remedies. Up until this time, she has been healthy. She has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus for which she takes insulin glargine and insulin detemir. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/29/3.htm
29 Oct 2013