Search results for "Ophthalmology"
MKSAP Quiz: Acute onset of vision loss
A 64-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for acute onset of vision loss in the left eye, which began 1 hour ago. He can barely see his own hands in front of his eye. He has no eye pain. Following a physical exam, eye exam, and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/mksap-quiz-acute-onset-of-vision-loss.htm
1 Jul 2019
SSRIs linked to cataract development
Route of HRT administration may affect stroke risk
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/08/5.htm
8 Jun 2010
Specialty organizations highlight lists of common tests and interventions that should be questioned
Several medical organizations released lists of tests or procedures that might be overused in clinical practice, as part of the Choosing Wisely initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/26/2.htm
26 Feb 2013
Learning to learn: Ophthalmoscopic skills taught by simulation
Creating an ophthalmoscopic examination simulation model is easy, inexpensive and goes a long way toward improving this basic clinical skill set. Acquaint yourself with abnormalities seen in the office, as well as the motor skills involved with proper use of the instruments.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/waxman.htm
1 Apr 2011
MKSAP Quiz: recurrent, bilateral eye pain and redness
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 25-year-old woman with recurrent, bilateral eye pain and redness.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/28/3.htm
28 Feb 2012
Patients with diabetes facing vision loss at ever-earlier ages
Just as diabetes is affecting younger populations, so are its consequences. Childhood obesity can translate into diabetic retinopathy in patients in their 20s, which requires a response from the primary care community.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/diabetes.htm
1 Apr 2013
E-consults can empower, burden physicians
E-consults, which have become more common, increase access to subspecialty expertise but can increase stress on primary care clinicians due to the administrative time and clinical effort that they require.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/e-consults-can-empower-burden-physicians.htm
1 Oct 2018
Meetings offer doctors personal, professional enrichment
ACP provides internists with a wealth of learning opportunities at Internal Medicine 2009.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/presidents.htm
1 Mar 2009
Undiagnosed diseases program tries to crack the tough cases
When a condition stumps the experts, the experts turn to a center of last resort, the federal Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the National Institutes of Health. Medical teams take a “big picture” view and a fresh eye to pick up on what may have been missed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/mystery.htm
1 May 2012
MS confounds, calls for better coordination
Internists are closely involved in care for multiple sclerosis, from recognizing symptoms to preventing complications. As the first line of defense, primary care physicians can find reassurance in guidance from a recent consensus paper on differential diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/ms.htm
1 Sep 2009