Search results for "Nephrology"
Equation for kidney failure risk that excludes race shows better sensitivity, specificity than eGFR alone
The four-variable equation includes age, sex, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and urinary albumin-creatinine ratio.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/01/11/4.htm
11 Jan 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up visit for chronic hypertension
A 44-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for chronic hypertension. Over the past month, her average blood pressure measured with home blood pressure monitoring was 150/90 mm Hg. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/11/3.htm
11 Oct 2022
Obituaries
Thomas E. Andreoli, MACP.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2009/05/obituaries.htm
1 May 2009
The next issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
The November issue of ACP Internist features stories about individualized treatment goals for diabetics, how to discuss dieting and weight management, and ways to diagnose skin and soft tissue infections.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/06/8.htm
6 Nov 2012
MKSAP Quiz: routine follow-up visit for diabetes and hyperlipidemia
A 59-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine follow-up visit. She was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia. She feels well. Medications are metformin, atorvastatin, and aspirin. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/11/3.htm
11 Mar 2014
Exercise may boost kidney function in sedentary older adults
Patients randomized to a physical activity and exercise intervention had statistically significantly lower decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate over two years versus those who received health education, a recent analysis found.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/10/4.htm
10 May 2022
Guidelines on peripheral arterial ultrasound and physiologic testing
New guidelines describe the appropriate uses of arterial ultrasound and physiological testing for patients with known or suspected peripheral vascular disorders.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/7.htm
19 Jun 2012
Early hemodialysis initiation may be harmful to patients
Intensive statin therapy lowered risk even for low LDL patients
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/16/4.htm
16 Nov 2010
Albumin-creatinine ratio in morning urine is most predictive
FDA panel divided on rosiglitazoneCoumadin samples recalledLeflunomide gets new boxed warning
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/20/5.htm
20 Jul 2010
Obituary
William C. Waters III, MACP.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2011/05/obit.htm
1 May 2011