Search results for "Colonoscopy"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for intermittent, bright red blood per rectum
A 51-year-old man is evaluated for intermittent, bright red blood per rectum of 10 weeks' duration. Following a physical exam and other tests and imaging of a nonobstructing lesion at 10 cm from the anal verge, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/09/3.htm
9 May 2023
Priming to diagnose an atypical case, avoid representativeness
A patient's deteriorating mental health status points to an underlying cause. But it takes “priming” for an endocrinologist to look for the right diagnosis despite the lack of a prototype case.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/mindful.htm
1 Jul 2011
More primary care visits may lower colorectal cancer incidence, mortality
Medicare beneficiaries who see their primary care clinicians more often have lower colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates and lower overall mortality, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/1.htm
1 Oct 2013
Jury is out on truth in clinical trials
A digest of this month's issue, including the risks and drawbacks of stopping clinical trials early for benefit, colon cancer screening and an update on an early adopter of patient communication portals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/editor.htm
1 Jan 2009
Aspirin may benefit patients at high risk for colorectal cancer
Patients at high risk for colorectal cancer because of Lynch syndrome, also called hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer, may benefit from long-term daily aspirin therapy, according to a recent analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/08/1.htm
8 Nov 2011
Uptake of CRC screening leaves room for improvement
This issue also covers IMGs and immigration policy, along with conference coverage on gastroenterology and the art of diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/uptake-of-crc-screening-leaves-room-for-improvement.htm
1 Jan 2019
Physicians self-report overuse of ovarian cancer screening while recommended cancer screening remains underused
Many physicians report screening low- and medium-risk women for ovarian cancer despite evidence-based guidelines recommending against routine screening, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/07/1.htm
7 Feb 2012
Cut costs without cutting corners to keep the office efficient
Today's health care environment demands that physicians wring every last drop of efficiency from their practices. Here's five easy ways to accomplish that.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/MGMA.htm
1 Feb 2011
Well visits not just for kids anymore
Medicare now reimburses for annual physical exams, so prepare your office, your patients and yourself for the best way to accommodate this into your practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/wellness.htm
1 Jun 2011
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