Search results for "Procedures"
Latest COVID-19 studies identify predictors of poor outcomes, neurologic manifestations
Data from China provide new insights into disease characteristics, experts offer advice on caring for isolated older adults, and ACP and others release guidance on easing social distancing and other restrictions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/21/1.htm
21 Apr 2020
Recent guidance offered on preparing to treat COVID-19
ACP has developed a new practice management resource on telehealth care in response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and continues to press the U.S. government to do more to address the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/17/1.htm
17 Mar 2020
BiPAP machines, masks recalled
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/bipap-machines-masks-recalled.htm
1 Nov 2022
Big changes made to E/M codes in 2021
Beginning in January, physicians billing for Medicare patients no longer have to use a patient's history or physical exam to determine the appropriate level of E/M coding.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/big-changes-made-to-e-m-codes-in-2021.htm
1 Jan 2021
Getting dialysis for undocumented patients
Undocumented immigrants in the U.S. with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) number in the thousands, and new programs and policies are allowing them to tap into dialysis before their condition warrants emergency treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/getting-dialysis-for-undocumented-patients.htm
1 Feb 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Acute worsening of atopic dermatitis
A 24-year-old woman with longstanding atopic dermatitis is evaluated for an acute worsening of her disease in the past week. She has had increased pruritus and now has multiple painful areas within the involved skin. She has been applying petrolatum jelly and triamcinolone ointment and washing with gentle cleansers without improvement. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely cause of this patient's acute flare?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/20/3.htm
20 Mar 2018
MKSAP quiz: 5-day history of nodules
A 29-year-old woman is evaluated for a 5-day history of nodules over her lower extremities. She reports that she regularly visits a local spa that uses whirlpool footbaths during her pedicure procedures; she always shaves her legs with a razor before these visits. Medical history is unremarkable, and she takes no medications. Following a physical exam, punch biopsy of a lesion, and tissue cultures, what is the most likely cause of infection?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/11/3.htm
11 Apr 2017
Prepping IM residents for primary care
Although most patient visits and more than 60% of procedures now occur in the outpatient setting, most of the focus on residency training is on critically ill patients in the hospital.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/education.htm
1 May 2017
Guideline updated for treating adult patients with congenital heart disease
An updated guideline retains the original's classification of adult congenital heart disease patients based on structural complexity of the disease but takes into account patients' functional status and other factors, including the presence of cardiovascular and noncardiovascular problems.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/21/2.htm
21 Aug 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of headaches, nausea, visual disturbance, difficulty speaking
A 79-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-month history of progressively worsening headaches, nausea, visual disturbance, and difficulty speaking. Following a physical exam and MRI of the brain, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/16/3.htm
16 Oct 2018