Search results for "Nephrology"
ACP and the ‘house of medicine’
ACP's outgoing president reflects on her past year, milestones the College has achieved, and what future goals remain.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2014/04/presidents.htm
1 Apr 2014
Combination of creatinine and cystatin C more accurate than either alone for GFR
Combining creatinine and cystatin C measurements provided a more accurate estimation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) than using either measurement alone, a new study found.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/4.htm
10 Jul 2012
MKSAP Quiz: kidney stone prevention
Disclosing medical errors does not increase malpractice claims
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/17/3.htm
17 Aug 2010
Look before leaping into a large health system
Many physicians are leaving private practice and turning to large health systems to give them breathing room to care for their patients and restore work-life balance. But before making the leap, physicians should ensure that the move is the best one.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2013/05/transitions.htm
1 May 2013
MKSAP Quiz: managing risk factors
DHA doesn't slow decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer'sStudy details comprehensive models to decrease care fragmentation in older adults
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/09/3.htm
9 Nov 2010
MKSAP Quiz: office evaluation of progressive chronic kidney disease
Long-term bisphosphonate treatment may increase risk of some fractures in older women
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/01/3.htm
1 Mar 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Older man with progressive fatigue
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 62-year-old man for a 2-month history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea on exertion, anorexia, and nausea.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/31/3.htm
31 Jul 2012
Two models may offer accurate assessment of GFR in older adults
Two newly developed estimates of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) may provide more accurate assessment of kidney function in older adults, a study found.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/4.htm
2 Oct 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for primary membranous glomerulopathy
A 38-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for primary membranous glomerulopathy diagnosed by kidney biopsy 4 months ago. She was found to be positive for anti–phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R) antibodies. Vital signs are normal and there is pitting lower extremity edema to the mid shins bilaterally. What complication is she at risk for developing?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/05/3.htm
5 Nov 2019
Treatment for kidney failure may be less likely in older adults, study indicates
Older adults may not receive treatment for kidney failure as often as younger patients, according to a new study.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/26/6.htm
26 Jun 2012