Search results for "Lupus"
MKSAP Quiz: severe abdominal pain of 2 days' duration
A 43-year-old man is evaluated in the hospital for severe abdominal pain of 2 days' duration. He is otherwise healthy except for the recent finding of pancytopenia. Family history is noncontributory. His only medication is a daily multivitamin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/25/3.htm
25 Feb 2014
Elusive Sjogren's manageable—if diagnosed
Lack of awareness compounds a condition that is exceedingly difficult to diagnose. Experts offer signs and symptoms for ruling it out or diagnosing it more quickly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/sjogrens.htm
1 Mar 2009
MKSAP Quiz: Transfer prevented by low food intake, new bruising, gross hematuria
A 70-year-old malnourished man with a 4-year history of Alzheimer dementia is admitted to the intensive care unit from the emergency department for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia and impending respiratory failure. He is inattentive and confused and has a weak productive cough. What is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/3.htm
2 Oct 2012
MKSAP quiz: Woman complains of joint pain and stiffness
A 56-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-year history of joint pain and stiffness of the hands.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/mksap.htm
1 May 2009
Comorbid conditions associated with increased herpes zoster risk in younger patients
A range of conditions were associated with an increased risk of herpes zoster, especially immunosuppressive conditions, and the increased risk was greater in younger age groups, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/20/5.htm
20 May 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of wheals
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of wheals, characterized by a burning sensation without pruritus. Each individual lesion persists for 48 hours and slowly resolves, leaving a bruise. Following a history and physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/18/3.htm
18 Dec 2012
Making sense of movement disorders
From uncontrollable urges to move to a struggle to make even basic gestures, movement disorders cover a wide range of problems.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/06/movement.htm
1 Jun 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 4-month history of skin lesions
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 40-year-old woman for a 4-month history of symmetrically distributed, severely pruritic, grouped erosions on her elbows, knees, back, and buttocks.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/11/3.htm
11 Sep 2012
Expert explains thyroid diagnosis, treatment and common red flags
The estimate that 25 million people have thyroid problems would double if the normal range was adjusted, as some medical societies suggest. In this Web-only feature, Victor Bernet, FACP, the author of MKSAP 15's chapter on disorders of the thyroid gland, offers his insights into management.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/thyroid.htm
1 Jan 2010
MKSAP Quiz: swelling of the feet and legs in untreated HIV infection
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a young man with untreated HIV infection and swelling of the feet and legs.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/30/3.htm
30 Aug 2011