Search results for "Laboratory results"
Rotarix OK for use again
ACP's Steven Weinberger, FACP, blogs at KevinMDGovernance policy committee seeks regent candidates for 2010Forum on health information exchange scheduled
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/25/7.htm
25 May 2010
Pinpointing pancreatitis difficult, but key to good outcomes
Several review papers help internists identify patients with pancreatitis who are most likely to progress to severe disease and how to best manage their care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/pinpointing-pancreatitis-difficult-but-key-to-good-outcomes.htm
1 Feb 2018
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
Open access requires an open mind by doctors
Patients have always been able to review their records, but making this a routine practice has most patients enthused and some physicians worried. Learn how some large health systems are applying open access to improve patient communication and compliance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/open-access.htm
1 Mar 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of bilateral leg weakness, urinary incontinence
A 19-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital because of a 2-week history of bilateral leg weakness and numbness accompanied by urinary incontinence that began after a viral gastrointestinal illness of 3 days' duration. She has no personal or family medical history of note and takes no medication. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate next step in treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/26/3.htm
26 Mar 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Hypothyroidism
A 70-year-old woman with hypothyroidism fell and fractured her hip. During preoperative evaluation for hip fracture repair, she mentions recent mild fatigue, which has not significantly limited performance of her daily activities, and ongoing right upper-quadrant abdominal pain after eating. Following a physical exam and lab results, what management option is most appropriate?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/mksap.htm
1 Apr 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Emergency evaluation of severe chest pain
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 68-year-old woman who visits the emergency department for sudden onset of severe chest pain, which began 3 hours ago.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/12/3.htm
12 Jun 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
Health care reform, PCMHs forge a new path for primary care
A new focus by health care reform advocates on the patient-centered medical home will forge a path toward financing and delivering primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/washington.htm
1 Oct 2010