Search results for "Neurology"
MKSAP Quiz: Worsening headaches
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for progressively worsening headaches that began intermittently 6 months ago and became daily 3 months ago. The patient describes bilateral “vise-like” pain that is steady, moderate in intensity, and unaffected by physical activity. She also has experienced brief, temporal, sharp pains and a few episodes of transient binocular visual dimming. Following a physical exam, funduscopy, MRI, and lumbar puncture, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/mksap-quiz-worsening-headaches.htm
1 Apr 2018
An internist with many interests
Jock Murray, MD, MACP, is like an 18th-century physician, not in the sense that he prescribes bloodletting or mercury, but in the wide range of his knowledge and interests.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/profile.htm
1 Jan 2015
Alzheimer's patients prepare, enlighten future physicians
A mentoring program pairs Alzheimer's patients with medical students to heighten students' awareness of the skills and strengths of Alzheimer's patients and familiarize them with related care and communication issues.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/alzheimers.htm
1 May 2014
Weighing the risks of valproate for epilepsy in women
Valproate may sometimes be the only treatment option for epilepsy in women of childbearing age. An expert explains how to handle the issue.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/epilepsy.htm
1 Feb 2016
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up evaluation of a tremor
A 54-year-old man is seen for follow-up evaluation of a tremor in his upper extremities that has been present since age 20 years. The tremor was mild for many years and did not interfere with his work but has become more prominent in recent years. He has difficulty writing and using utensils during meals. Following a family history, physical exam, and testing, what is the most appropriate next step in treating this patient's tremor?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/10/27/3.htm
27 Oct 2015
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect
David R. Hilden, MD, FACP, and Priya Radhakrishnan, MD, FACP, are seeking election as Chair-elect Designee of the Board of Governors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/candidates-announced-for-board-of-governors-chair-elect.htm
1 Sep 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up evaluation of Parkinson disease
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 68-year-old man seen for follow-up of Parkinson disease diagnosed 10 years ago. Although his symptoms initially were well controlled with medications, he has experienced increasing fluctuations in motor symptoms, specifically tremor at rest and slowness, within the past three years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/01/3.htm
1 Aug 2017
Help from afar: telemedicine vs. telephone advice for stroke
Experts sparred over whether telephone advice or telemedicine is best during a session at February's International Stroke Conference 2009 in San Diego.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/telestroke.htm
1 Apr 2009
MKSAP Quiz: 10-year history of fear and anxiety
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for a 10-year history of recurrent episodes of acute-onset feelings of fear and anxiety. These episodes initially occurred approximately 4 times per year but for the past 3 months have been occurring once or twice per month, especially when she is under stress. She describes the episodes as paroxysmal attacks of fear and anxiety associated with a dry mouth and a consistent “roller coaster” sensation in her stomach that typically last 15 seconds to 1 minute. Following a physical exam, brain MRI, and electroencephalogram, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/21/3.htm
21 Jun 2016
Consensus lacking on lifestyle and dementia
Boosting exercise, controlling blood pressure, and pursuing cognitive training are likely to lower the risk for cognitive decline and dementia in the long term, although the evidence is not conclusive.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/consensus-lacking-on-lifestyle-and-dementia.htm
1 Oct 2017