Search results for "Nephrology"
Correcting medicine's use of race in clinical algorithms
Recent efforts have pushed institutions to reconsider the use of race not just in estimating kidney function, but in a variety of algorithms and scores.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/correcting-medicines-use-of-race-in-clinical-algorithms.htm
1 May 2021
ACP and the ‘house of medicine’
ACP's outgoing president reflects on her past year, milestones the College has achieved, and what future goals remain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/presidents.htm
1 Apr 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of edema
A 28-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-month history of progressive lower-extremity edema, weight loss, and fatigue. Medical history is significant for recreational use of inhaled cocaine; he denies injection drug use. He has no other known medical issues and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and kidney analysis, what test is most likely to establish the cause of this patient's focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/06/3.htm
6 Feb 2018
Residents reimagine antiracism curriculum
Residents interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion are taking matters into their own hands, creating new training initiatives about the subject as a formal part of their medical school curriculum.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/residents-reimagine-antiracism-curriculum.htm
1 Jul 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for hypertension, chronic kidney disease
A 74-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for hypertension and slowly progressive chronic kidney disease. She reports that she feels well and has no symptoms. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/13/3.htm
13 Dec 2022
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for elevated blood pressure
A 54-year-old man is evaluated for elevated blood pressure noted recently at a local health fair. On this visit and on two subsequent nurse visits, the patient's blood pressure measurements are less than 140/90 mm Hg. Following lab studies and an electrocardiogram, what is the next most appropriate step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/25/3.htm
25 Jul 2017
ACP can be a medical home for all aspects of internal medicine
Physicians with widely disparate backgrounds and interests can function together and share a passion for expanding primary care under the auspices of a patient-centered medical home.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/presidents.htm
1 Jul 2010
MKSAP quiz: Evaluation for recurrent nephrolithiasis
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate additional treatment for a 28-year-old man with recurrent nephrolithiasis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/18/3.htm
18 Apr 2017
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the ACP Internist cover story that questioned the value of the annual physical exam. Whether they are for or against the practice, their opinions are strongly held.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/letters.htm
1 Mar 2010
Equation for kidney failure risk that excludes race shows better sensitivity, specificity than eGFR alone
The four-variable equation includes age, sex, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and urinary albumin-creatinine ratio.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/01/11/4.htm
11 Jan 2022