Search results for "Endocrinology"
MKSAP Quiz: reevaluation after failed thyroid tests
This week's quiz asks readers to reevaluate an elderly patient after abnormal results on thyroid tests.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/26/3.htm
26 Jul 2011
Diagnosing a disorder with few symptoms
Hypercalcemia can have absent, few or nondifferential symptoms, but the condition can indicate the presence of major diseases such as breast cancer. Experts review how to quickly apply a high index of suspicion to make a diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/hypercalcemia.htm
1 Mar 2012
Vitamin D supplementation is not associated with a decreased risk of falls, meta-analysis finds
Vitamin D supplementation with or without calcium does not reduce falls by a significant amount, according to a new meta-analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/29/2.htm
29 Apr 2014
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue, constipation, polyuria and hypertension
Rosiglitazone restricted to patients who can't take other drugs
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/28/3.htm
28 Sep 2010
MKSAP Quiz: management of diabetes mellitus
This week's quiz asks readers about management of diabetes mellitus in a 78-year-old woman who resides in a nursing home.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/07/3.htm
7 Feb 2012
When you look, but don't see the diagnosis
Gradual yet significant change in a woman's appearance, first noticed by a daughter she hadn't seen for a year, leads to the diagnosis of a common yet frequently missed ailment. Why hadn't those who'd seen the woman daily noticed anything? Intuitive vs. deliberative thought processes made all the difference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/mindful.htm
1 Jan 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Type 2 diabetes management
Daily aspirin associated with reduced cancer deaths
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/3.htm
14 Dec 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up of osteoporosis
A 70-year-old woman is evaluated for follow-up of osteoporosis, diagnosed 5 years ago. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/22/3.htm
22 Nov 2022
What's new in other College publications
Including expanded online diabetes management offerings and MKSAP updates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/college.htm
1 Jan 2009
MKSAP Quiz: Diagnosing amenorrhea
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-month history of secondary amenorrhea after stopping her oral contraceptive pill. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/10/3.htm
10 May 2011