Search results for "Gastroenterology"
Obituaries
Three ACP leaders recently passed away: Norton “Nortie” Greenberger, MD, MACP, former ACP President; Ben D. Hall, MD, MACP, former ASIM President and ACP President Emeritus; and J. Frederick Ralston Jr., MD, MACP, former ACP President.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/obituaries.htm
1 May 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Right-upper-quadrant abdominal discomfort
A 36-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-day history of constant right-upper-quadrant abdominal discomfort and abdominal distention. She has no significant medical history. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/10/19/3.htm
19 Oct 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for newly developed ascites
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for newly developed ascites. He has cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/31/3.htm
31 Aug 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Intractable pruritus during pregnancy
A 22-year-old woman is evaluated for intractable pruritus that keeps her awake at night. She is in her 25th week of pregnancy. Following a physical exam, lab studies, tests for hepatitis, and an ultrasound, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/27/3.htm
27 Jul 2021
Online versions of Internal Medicine Meeting 2020 lectures coming in May
Up to 30 CME credits will be available from ACP CME 30, an online package of scientific and practice-related lectures.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/14/6.htm
14 Apr 2020
Watch out for NAFLD, treat ASAP
While nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis are dynamic processes that can progress and regress, lifestyle modification, including diet, is a must for all patients, wherever they are in their disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/watch-out-for-nafld-treat-asap.htm
1 Apr 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Pruritic rash on elbows and knees
A 27-year-old man is evaluated for a pruritic rash on his elbows and knees of 3 years' duration. Celiac disease was diagnosed 7 months ago. He started a gluten-free diet, and the diarrhea resolved but the rash has persisted. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/mksap-quiz-pruritic-rash-on-elbows-and-knees.htm
1 Jul 2023
ACP releases Spanish-language edition of MKSAP 18
The Spanish-language version will help Latin American and Spanish internists, subspecialists, and primary care physicians upgrade their knowledge and prepare for board certification.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/17/6.htm
17 Dec 2019
Be on alert for CRC in younger patients
Medical groups are coming to consensus about expanded screening guidelines for colorectal cancer that lower the age to begin screening.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/be-on-alert-for-crc-in-younger-patients.htm
1 Sep 2021
Regular use of PPIs linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
In an analysis of the Nurses' Health and Health Professionals studies, regular users of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) had a 24% higher risk of diabetes than nonusers, with longer duration of use associated with greater risk.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/06/6.htm
6 Oct 2020