Search results for "Gastroenterology"
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
Debates tackle clinical relevance of GI disorders
The conditions of ineffective esophageal motility and eosinophilic esophagitis underwent debate between experts about their clinical significance and best management practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/debates-tackle-clinical-relevance-of-gi-disorders.htm
1 Jul 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of a burning sensation
A 45-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-month history of a burning sensation starting in his stomach and radiating into his chest, usually occurring 4 to 5 times weekly. He says that he usually eats dinner late and then goes to sleep. He often wakes up with a sour taste in his mouth. Following a physical exam, which is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/21/3.htm
21 Apr 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of loose stools, bloating, weight loss
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-month history of loose stools, bloating, and weight loss. Her brother has type 1 diabetes mellitus, and her mother has autoimmune thyroid disease. After physical examination and laboratory studies, what test should be performed next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/28/3.htm
28 Jan 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Ongoing symptoms of dysphagia
A 30-year-old man is evaluated for ongoing symptoms of dysphagia. He was previously diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis on upper endoscopy and has completed an 8-week course of swallowed aerosolized fluticasone, which did not alleviate his symptoms. Following a physical exam and upper endoscopy, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/01/3.htm
1 Oct 2019
Rethinking SIBO in the microbiome era
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is thought of as very rare, but in an era of booming microbiome research, gastroenterologists and other physicians are starting to become more aware of SIBO in the general population and provide effective treatment
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/rethinking-sibo-in-the-microbiome-era.htm
1 May 2019
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
Response to linaclotide for IBS constipation can still appear after four weeks
An industry-funded analysis of four randomized trials of linaclotide for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation found that improvement in abdominal and bowel symptoms occurred after four weeks of treatment in 1 in 6 and 1 in 10 patients, respectively.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/22/4.htm
22 Nov 2022
A defense of proton-pump inhibitors
Data on their risks may seem persuasive, but one expert is not convinced.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/a-defense-of-proton-pump-inhibitors.htm
1 Jan 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Dysphagia of 3 months' duration
A 52-year-old man is evaluated for dysphagia of 3 months' duration. He reports regurgitating undigested food soon after eating solid food, occasional coughing and choking after swallowing, and chronic halitosis. Following a physical examination, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/09/3.htm
9 Jul 2019