Search results for "Physical exam"
Internal Medicine 2011 covers topics new and old
Internal Medicine 2011 was held in San Diego this April, and as always, ACP Internist's staff was on hand to provide readers with updates through our daily newspaper, blog posts and e-newsletters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/editors.htm
1 Jun 2011
Vulvovaginal disorders common but commonly misdiagnosed
Nearly one in eight women have chronic vaginal pain. Although there's a lack of regular training in internal medicine, the gold standards for diagnosis remain the history and physical, pH and saline wet mount, and a whiff test and biopsy (if indicated).
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/vaginal.htm
1 Jun 2011
Priming to diagnose an atypical case, avoid representativeness
A patient's deteriorating mental health status points to an underlying cause. But it takes “priming” for an endocrinologist to look for the right diagnosis despite the lack of a prototype case.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/mindful.htm
1 Jul 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Diabetic ketoacidosis
Based upon a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/mksap.htm
1 Sep 2011
Cancer's cure may be found by using the right diagnostic tree
Advances in the understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of cancer, rooted in knowledge of the genetic derangements underpinning each tumor type, leads to the question of whether clinicians should classify cancers by their tissue of origin, or their mutation of origin. Which diagnostic tree is the better example?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/genomics.htm
1 Sep 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Cause of hypertension
Based upon a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/10/mksap.htm
1 Oct 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Progressive, worsening fatigue
A 59-year-old man is evaluated for a 4-day history of progressive worsening of fatigue, forgetfulness, constipation, excessive thirst and increased urination. He has no pain. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2011
Hypertension in young adulthood increases later mortality risk
Elevated blood pressure in early adulthood is associated with a greater risk of death decades later, including overall mortality and mortality from cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease, although not from stroke, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/22/4.htm
22 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 6-week history of dyspnea, cough
A 64-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-week history of dyspnea, dry cough, fever, chills, night sweats, and fatigue, which have not responded to treatment with azithromycin and levofloxacin; she has lost 2.2 kg (5 lb) during that time. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/mksap.htm
1 Jan 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Management of new-onset afib
A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for management of new-onset atrial fibrillation. She has a history of tetralogy of Fallot that was repaired at age 18 months. She has had no cardiovascular concerns since that time and has not had regular follow-up since childhood. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/mksap.htm
1 Feb 2012