Search results for "Nephrology"


 
Results 101 - 110 of about 137 for "Nephrology".
Sort by: Relevance | Newest | Oldest

MKSAP Quiz: 3-day history of lower abdominal pain, watery diarrhea

A 26-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-day history of fever, lower abdominal pain, tenesmus, hematochezia, and watery diarrhea. Seven months ago, he underwent a cadaveric kidney transplantation from a transplant donor who was seropositive for cytomegalovirus. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/11/3.htm
11 Jun 2013

One glomerular filtration rate equation may offer better tradeoffs than the other, review indicates

While neither of the two main equations for calculating glomerular filtration rates (GFRs) is universally better, the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation may be more useful for patients in North America, Europe and Australia, a study concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/14/4.htm
14 Feb 2012

40 years in health policy, then 40 days in the hospital

My time as a patient made me more aware, in a way that researching and writing about health policy can never do, that although my care experience was mostly positive, this is not the case for millions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/40-years-in-health-policy-then-40-days-in-the-hospital.htm
1 Mar 2022

Appropriate use criteria offered for noninvasive vascular tests of more than 100 clinical scenarios

Eleven medical societies drafted detailed criteria to help clinicians optimize the appropriate use of noninvasive vascular tests in patients with known or suspected disorders of the venous system, such as venous insufficiency; varicose veins; blood clots in the leg, arm or abdomen; and pulmonary embolism.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/23/4.htm
23 Jul 2013

MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of swelling of the face, hands, and feet

A 53-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of swelling of the face, hands, and feet. She has untreated hepatitis C virus infection. She takes lithium for bipolar disorder. She has no additional symptoms. After a physical exam, lab results and kidney biopsy, what is the most likely cause of this patient's nephrotic syndrome?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/05/19/3.htm
19 May 2015

Experts debate the pros and cons of starting dialysis early

Two experts find common ground in deciding that individualized decisions are the best way to consider early dialysis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/dialysis.htm
1 Feb 2012

Digoxin may be harmful in hemodialysis patients

Most physicians think free lunches, small gifts OK
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/5.htm
29 Jun 2010

Devil can be in the details for DME requests

This issue covers topics including requests for durable medical equipment (DME), screening for stages 1 to 3 chronic kidney disease, and diagnosis of meningitis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2014

Cystatin C-based equation performs well for estimating GFR

The European Kidney Function Consortium cystatin C equation, which does not include race- or sex-specific factors, was more accurate than other common equations for predicting glomerular filtration rate (GFR), an international study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/31/2.htm
31 Jan 2023

MKSAP Quiz: managing hypertension in a pregnant patient

A 38-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit. She has a history of well-controlled hypertension and type 1 diabetes mellitus. She is at 16 weeks' gestation with her first pregnancy. Prior to conception she was taking lisinopril, which was discontinued in anticipation of the pregnancy, and labetalol was initiated. Other medications are insulin glargine, insulin lispro, and a prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate step in the management of this patient's hypertension?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/14/3.htm
14 Apr 2015

Result Page: Prev   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   Next