Search results for "Endocrinology"
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Feb 2020
Exercise tips for type 1 diabetes offered by consensus statement
Among other strategies, for all patients, blood glucose monitoring before, during, and after exercise is essential to develop strategies and maintain stable glycemia, the consensus statement said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/01/31/2.htm
31 Jan 2017
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of fatigue, cold intolerance
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation, and menorrhagia. She has no recent history of iodinated contrast or iodine supplementation. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next diagnostic test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/30/3.htm
30 Aug 2022
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect Designee
Douglas M. DeLong, MD, FACP, and J. Matthew Neal, MD, MBA, FACP, are seeking election as Chair-elect Designee of the Board of Governors. The Governors will be casting ballots online shortly, with the winner to be announced in mid-October 2014. The winner will begin his term as Chair-elect at the conclusion of Internal Medicine 2015 and take office as Chair in May 2016.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/09/7.htm
9 Sep 2014
A can't-miss cause of resistant hypertension
More than 20% of patients with resistant hypertension have primary aldosteronism, an underrecognized cause of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/a-cant-miss-cause-of-resistant-hypertension.htm
1 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of fatigue, low libido
A 34-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of fatigue, low libido, and infertility. His family history is notable for a brother with infertility. His medical history is unremarkable, and he takes no medications. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/01/3.htm
1 Nov 2016
Diabetic foot care begins with bare feet
Internists can head up a care team that intervenes early and often in preventing the ulcerations, pressure points and neuropathies that can progress to infection and possibly amputation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/10/diabetes.htm
1 Oct 2013
Two-pronged plan to attack prediabetes
Until recently, internists had very little guidance on how to treat prediabetes and reduce the risk of the full-blown disease. The most recent advice: Treat it early, with simple lifestyle changes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/prediabetes.htm
1 Oct 2008
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for primary hyperparathyroidism
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for a recent diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism after an elevated serum calcium level was incidentally detected on laboratory testing. Medical history is significant only for hypertension, and his only medication is ramipril. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/14/3.htm
14 Feb 2017
Endo ‘08: new research ignites debate about best A1C goals
From diabetes and dyslipidemia to hormones and hirsutism, the Endocrine Society's 90th annual meeting in San Francisco last June was a wellspring of new information and fresh debate.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/endo.htm
1 Sep 2008