Search results for "Imaging"
MKSAP Quiz: Peripheral 9-mm solid pulmonary nodule
A 72-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine visit. She has a 30-pack-year smoking history and quit 5 years ago. A screening low-dose chest CT scan shows a peripheral 9-mm solid pulmonary nodule in the left upper lobe and emphysema. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/25/4.htm
25 Aug 2020
Prioritize PE in high-risk patients with syncope
Emergency department physicians should always do a thorough workup on patients who present with syncope, although imaging for these patients in the ED does not appear to be necessary.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/prioritize-pe-in-high-risk-patients-with-syncope.htm
1 Feb 2019
MRI screening led to lower rate of interval cancers in women with dense breasts
While following a negative mammogram with MRI screening halved the risk of interval cancer in women with dense breast tissue, the impact on survival remains unclear, an editorial said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/10/4.htm
10 Dec 2019
Handling hoarseness, hearing problems in primary care
Internists can help patients cope with common ENT conditions like hoarseness, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/handling-hoarseness-hearing-problems-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jun 2021
Flu vaccination is rarely associated with subdeltoid bursitis, study finds
Clinicians could benefit from an injection technique “tune-up” in needle placement and needle length, an editorial suggested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/23/6.htm
23 Jun 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Progressive fatigue, dyspnea
A 28-year-old previously healthy woman is evaluated in the hospital for a 3-week history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea with exertion, and easy bruisability. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and peripheral blood smear, what is the most appropriate treatment?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 6-week history of chest pressure
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-week history of chest pressure that occurs during exercise and is relieved with rest. She also had chest pressure during a stressful work meeting last week. Medical history includes hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and medications are hydrochlorothiazide, lisinopril, and atorvastatin. After normal results on physical examination and electrocardiography, what diagnostic test should be performed next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/10/3.htm
10 Sep 2019
Warning about cybersecurity; constipation drug approved
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2017
Studies assess responses, reactions to vaccines; long-term effects of COVID-19 infection
Recent COVID-19 vaccine studies showed good response in pregnant women, as well as possible localized rashes from the Moderna vaccine. Analyses of ICU patients and those treated at a post-COVID-19 clinic highlighted the long-term effects of the virus, and a study found that dialysis patients maintained antibodies six months after COVID-19 infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/1.htm
18 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for episode of right arm weakness
A 49-year-old-man is evaluated 1 day after having an episode of right arm weakness without pain that lasted 5 minutes. He is now asymptomatic. Following a physical exam and electrocardiogram, what is the most appropriate initial imaging test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/13/3.htm
13 Aug 2019