Search results for "Nephrology"
MKSAP Quiz: Dark-colored urine for 2 days
A 25-year-old man is evaluated for dark-colored urine for 2 days, swelling of the face and hands for 1 day, and severe headaches this morning. He reports having an upper respiratory tract infection 1 week ago with fever, sore throat, and swollen glands, but had otherwise felt well. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/15/3.htm
15 May 2018
Internal medicine: Validating our identity and value
ACP is launching a new campaign to educate about the depth and diversity of internal medicine and highlight the value that all internal medicine physicians bring to health care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/internal-medicine-validating-our-identity-and-value.htm
1 Sep 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up examination for diabetes
A 54-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up examination. She has a 22-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by sensory neuropathy and proliferative retinopathy, for which she has received laser photocoagulation. She also has hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Medications are metformin, glipizide, atorvastatin, and lisinopril, 20 mg/d. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management of this patient's hypertension?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/12/20/3.htm
20 Dec 2016
Questions, answers on certification
A session outlined how a new Maintenance of Certification process will work. Starting in 2018, eligible physicians certified in internal medicine will be offered the choice of taking an assessment every two years or every 10 years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/MOC.htm
1 Jun 2017
Examination of statin use in relation to guidelines reveals underuse in CKD patients
Differing statin guidelines are fairly concordant on use of the drugs in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/25/5.htm
25 Nov 2014
Residents reimagine antiracism curriculum
Residents interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion are taking matters into their own hands, creating new training initiatives about the subject as a formal part of their medical school curriculum.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/residents-reimagine-antiracism-curriculum.htm
1 Jul 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of edema
A 28-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-month history of progressive lower-extremity edema, weight loss, and fatigue. Medical history is significant for recreational use of inhaled cocaine; he denies injection drug use. He has no other known medical issues and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and kidney analysis, what test is most likely to establish the cause of this patient's focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/06/3.htm
6 Feb 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Episode of blood in urine
A 37-year-old woman is evaluated for an episode of blood in her urine. She notes the passage of red-colored urine that resolved spontaneously and was not associated with her menstrual cycle. She reports having had several similar episodes in the past. She has no other symptoms such as abdominal pain or dysuria. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable, and she takes no medications. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in the evaluation of this patient?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2016
Doctors with disability reflect on challenges
Physicians with disabilities who applied to and eventually completed medical school reflect on the progress and accomplishments offered by the Americans with Disabilities Act during the past 30 years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/doctors-with-disability-reflect-on-challenges.htm
1 Feb 2020
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for acute kidney injury
A 57-year-old man is evaluated for a diagnosis of acute kidney injury. He was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease 3 weeks ago and was prescribed omeprazole. Several days ago he noticed lower extremity swelling and decreased frequency of urination. Laboratory evaluation showed a serum creatinine level of 2.2 mg/dL (194.5 µmol/L). Medical history is otherwise unremarkable. Following a physical exam and discontinuing omeprazole, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/09/13/3.htm
13 Sep 2016