Search results for "Hematology"
Updated guidelines suggest caution with chemo-induced anemia
Tdap vaccine recommendations
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/02/6.htm
2 Nov 2010
Analyzing COVID-19's impact on trainees
In response to a survey on how the pandemic affected clinical education and well-being, trainees reported a disruption in clinical schedule, decreases in didactic conferences and protected time for education, and increases in burnout.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/analyzing-covid-19s-impact-on-trainees.htm
1 May 2023
Every-other-day iron supplementation may offer better absorption
Two open-label randomized controlled trials assessed iron absorption in iron-depleted women.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/17/2.htm
17 Oct 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Fatigue, anemia for 2 months
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for fatigue and anemia of approximately 2 months' duration. He has no other symptoms and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and flow cytometry, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/mksap-quiz-fatigue-anemia-for-2-months.htm
1 Feb 2021
Obituaries
Included in this month's listings are former ACP President Ralph O. Wallerstein, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/obituaries.htm
1 Jul 2009
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of increasing fatigue
A 77-year-old man has a 1-year history of increasing fatigue. He has not seen a physician for at least 3 years. Medical and family histories are unremarkable, and he takes no medications. The patient appears pale. Based on lab values, a bone marrow aspiration and peripheral blood smear and bone marrow biopsy, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/mksap.htm
1 Oct 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 1-month history of headaches and blurred vision
A 65-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-month history of headaches and blurred vision, early satiety, and itching that occurs after showering. He has a 90-pack-year smoking history. Following physical, cardiopulmonary and neurologic examinations, what is the most appropriate next step in diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/04/3.htm
4 Dec 2012
MKSAP Quiz: deep venous thrombosis following surgery
A 28-year-old man is evaluated 24 hours after a new diagnosis of a left calf deep venous thrombosis. One week ago, he underwent orthopedic surgery. Two weeks ago, he returned from vacationing in Italy on an 8-hour flight. Current medications are enoxaparin, 80 mg subcutaneously twice daily, and warfarin, 5 mg/d. What is the most appropriate management of this patient's venous thromboembolism?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/05/3.htm
5 Feb 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Decreased exercise tolerance, ice cravings
A 28-year-old woman is evaluated for decreased exercise tolerance and ice cravings for the past several weeks. Medical history is notable for Crohn colitis diagnosed 6 years ago. Her symptoms flared 3 months ago with increased abdominal pain and diarrhea, and she began therapy with azathioprine and infliximab. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/20/3.htm
20 Nov 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of headaches, redness, itching
An 81-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of headaches, redness of the face, and itching. She has hypertension and takes hydrochlorothiazide. Blood pressure is 160/90 mm Hg, BMI is 19, and abdominal examination shows splenomegaly. After laboratory studies, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/02/4.htm
2 Oct 2018