Search results for "Colonoscopy"
Primary care has growing role in colorectal cancer follow-up
Increased attention to transitioning colorectal cancer patients who have completed their treatment back into the care of their primary care clinicians is increasingly important in the face of a shortage in the oncology workforce.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/oncology.htm
1 Mar 2016
MKSAP Quiz: 8-month history of crampy abdominal pain, loose bowel movements
A 42-year-old woman is evaluated for an 8-month history of crampy abdominal pain and three loose bowel movements per day. The pain is relieved by a bowel movement. There are no nocturnal bowel movements, and there is no blood or dark tarry material in the stool. She has not had fever, night sweats, or weight loss. She has a history of Hashimoto disease and is treated with levothyroxine. Following a physical exam, rectal exam, and lab tests, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/26/3.htm
26 Aug 2014
Fecal transplants for recurrent C. diff may resolve symptoms with few adverse events
Low-strength evidence shows fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) effectively treats recurrent Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs), with few short-term adverse events, a review found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/05/12/6.htm
12 May 2015
Gait speed associated with survival in older adults
Colonoscopy effectively screens for both left- and right-sided colorectal cancer, study finds
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/01/11/4.htm
11 Jan 2011
Stool DNA testing more sensitive, less specific than FIT
Multitarget stool DNA testing detected significantly more cancer than fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) but had more false-positive results in asymptomatic persons at average risk for colorectal cancer, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/25/2.htm
25 Mar 2014
HIV prophylaxis and new weight loss drug approved
This regulatory update covers label changes for dalfampridine and approvals for the first generic versions of montelukast sodium for asthma.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Intermittent abdominal discomfort
A 61-year-old woman is evaluated for intermittent abdominal discomfort and a bloating sensation. Approximately 2 months before the swelling started, the patient had a pruritic, gradually progressive rash characterized by redness of the face, and a pruritic rash on her chest, upper back, shoulders, hands, and lateral hips. She has no muscle pain, weakness, or joint pain. Pertinent family history includes breast cancer in her mother and ovarian cancer in her grandmother. Mammogram, Pap test, and colonoscopy, all performed within the last year, were normal. Following a physical exam and lab findings, what is the most appropriate diagnostic study for this patient?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2013
Advance care planning should be a standard
Good advance care planning should happen early in the treatment process to ensure that any treatment reflects the patient's values, goals, hopes, and fears.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/end-of-life.htm
1 Nov 2016
Doctor, your weight bias is showing
For heavier patients, interacting with the health care system (judgmental clinicians and the ever-present scale) can be downright daunting.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/weight.htm
1 Feb 2017
Home stool test will detect most colorectal cancers
Fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) have high accuracy, high specificity and moderately high sensitivity and can detect about 4 out of 5 colorectal cancers, according to an evidence review.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/04/2.htm
4 Feb 2014