Search results for "Endocrinology"
Keep a close eye on the kidneys in diabetes
Screening and adherence to best prescribing practices offer two key ways to prevent or slow the progression of chronic kidney disease in patients with diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/keep-a-close-eye-on-the-kidneys-in-diabetes.htm
1 Sep 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for anorexia, dizziness, weakness
A 45-year-old man is evaluated for anorexia, dizziness, and weakness. He was discharged from the hospital 5 days ago after transsphenoidal pituitary surgery for a pituitary macroadenoma abutting the optic chiasm. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/14/3.htm
14 Jan 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Flushing of the face of 1 year's duration
A 54-year-old woman is evaluated for flushing of the face of 1 year's duration. She went through menopause at age 50 and is on estrogen and progesterone hormone therapy. Following a physical exam, which medications should be discontinued prior to screening for secondary causes of hypertension?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/24/3.htm
24 Sep 2019
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT As always, the Medicare program hassome changes ...
Allergy and 1%immunology. Cardiology 3%. Critical care 1%. Endocrinology 1%. Gastroenterology 0%.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/acpi-201201-coding_t1.pdf
19 Dec 2011
Antidepressants associated with decreased mortality rates in patients with diabetes and depression
A retrospective cohort study in Taiwan found that antidepressant use was associated with a significantly reduced risk for death, and after adjustment, total mortality decreased as total cumulative antidepressant dose increased.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/09/4.htm
9 Jul 2019
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination its candidates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/regents.htm
1 Nov 2013
Registration open for ACP webinars on diabetes, opioids, and gender equity
Topics include “Update on Diabetes Mellitus,” “Managing Patients Not Benefiting From (or Being Harmed by) Opioids,” and “Putting Gender Equity Principles into Action.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/28/6.htm
28 Aug 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of irregular menses
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for increased hair growth on the face and chest and a 3-month history of irregular menses. She has a 5-year history of hypothyroidism. Her only medication is levothyroxine. Terminal hair growth of the upper lip, chin, sides of the face, and middle of the chest is noted. Pelvic examination reveals clitoromegaly. What is the most appropriate next diagnostic test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/06/3.htm
6 May 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of bloating and abdominal cramping
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 25-year-old woman for a 2-year history of almost daily bloating and lower abdominal cramping.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/03/3.htm
3 Jul 2012
MKSAP Quiz: mass in the right neck
A 38-year-old man is evaluated for a mass in his right neck that he first noticed 2 weeks ago while shaving. The patient also reports experiencing a pressure sensation when swallowing solid foods for the past year and daily diarrhea for the past 2 months. His personal medical history is unremarkable. His younger brother has nephrolithiasis, and his father died of a hypertensive crisis and cardiac arrest at age 62 years while undergoing anesthesia induction to repair a hip fracture. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and a chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/18/3.htm
18 Nov 2014