Search results for "Gastroenterology"
Long-term use of acid-suppressive drugs associated with vitamin B12 deficiency
Long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) may be associated with vitamin B12 deficiency, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/7.htm
17 Dec 2013
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up for elevated liver chemistry tests
A 42-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for elevated liver chemistry tests. Abdominal ultrasound reveals increased hepatic echotexture consistent with hepatic steatosis. Hepatic configuration is otherwise normal. In addition to weight loss, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/06/3.htm
6 Nov 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up of ulcerative colitis
A 38-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 10 years ago and is currently asymptomatic. His last colonoscopy, performed at the time of diagnosis, showed mildly active extensive colitis extending to the hepatic flexure. Physical and abdominal examinations are normal. What is the most appropriate colonoscopy interval for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/08/3.htm
8 Jan 2013
MKSAP Quiz: abnormal liver chemistry tests
A 25-year-old man is evaluated after being turned down as a blood donor because of abnormal liver chemistry tests. The patient is healthy, takes no medications, does not smoke, and drinks alcohol socially. The review of systems, physical exam, vital signs and BMI are normal. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/25/3.htm
25 Sep 2012
Looking back and looking forward
As the year begins, ACP's President shares where ACP has been and where membership voices have guided ACP to engage in the coming year.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/looking-back-and-looking-forward.htm
1 Jan 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of progressively worsening diarrhea
A 19-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of progressively worsening diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Her brother was diagnosed with Crohn disease at age 16 years. Following a physical exam and colonoscopy, what is the most effective maintenance treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/30/3.htm
30 Jul 2013
Mucosal healing an emerging goal of ulcerative colitis treatment, guideline states
The updated guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology offers recommendations on drug treatment and cancer screening, among other topics.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/05/2.htm
5 Mar 2019
Expert consensus says PPIs, antiplatelets can be used together
Expert consensus says PPIs, antiplatelets can be used togetherReimbursement cuts improved evidence-based use of prostate drugs
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/09/1.htm
9 Nov 2010
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of dysphagia
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-month history of dysphagia. He describes a sensation of both solids and liquids sticking in the midesophageal area. This sensation has slowly worsened over time. He also describes intermittent midsternal discomfort that is nonexertional and is usually precipitated by swallowing food. He has lost 4.5 kg (10.0 lb). He has had no history of heartburn or acid regurgitation. Following a physical exam and barium swallow, what is the most appropriate management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2014
New guideline released on diagnosis, management of pancreatic cysts
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new guideline last week on the diagnosis and management of asymptomatic neoplastic pancreatic cysts.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/31/1.htm
31 Mar 2015