Search results for "Physical exam"
What to know about alpha-gal syndrome
Awareness about alpha-gal syndrome remains low, but the number of suspected cases of people bitten by ticks who develop this allergic reaction has risen sharply since 2010.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/what-to-know-about-alpha-gal-syndrome.htm
1 Jan 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Swollen leg and recent cancer treatment
A 68-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for swelling in her right leg of 3 days' duration. She completed therapy for breast cancer 1 month ago. She takes no medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/20/3.htm
20 Feb 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Brief episodes of wrist pain, swelling, redness
A 58-year-old woman is evaluated for brief episodes of pain, swelling, and redness in the right wrist for 4 days. During the past 2 years, she has had similar episodes in her left wrist and left third metacarpophalangeal joint, which resolved without treatment. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and radiograph, what is the most appropriate laboratory study to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/mksap-quiz-brief-episodes-of-wrist-pain-swelling-redness.htm
1 Feb 2024
Clinical Skills Center programs to offer hands-on and interactive learning opportunities
Tickets for Clinical Skills Center activities during Internal Medicine Meeting 2024, such as skin biopsy and cryosurgery, chronic leg wound management, and ultrasound, must be purchased by April 16.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/05/5.htm
5 Mar 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up on pre-employment physical exam
A 28-year-old woman has a follow-up consultation for a pre-employment physical examination. She reports feeling well, with no recent illness. Medical history is notable for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Her only medication is omeprazole. She is black. Following a physical exam and lab studies showing decreased neutrophils, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/22/3.htm
22 Oct 2019
AI and IM, updates on weight loss drugs, and more
This issue includes cover stories on AI and GLP-1s for weight loss, as well as a feature on a new career development program and a preview of Internal Medicine Meeting 2024, among other stories.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/ai-and-im-updates-on-weight-loss-drugs-and-more.htm
1 Mar 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for decreased libido, erectile dysfunction
A 58-year-old man is evaluated for decreased libido and erectile dysfunction that began insidiously over the past 6 months. He is not having nocturnal or early morning erections. His medical history is otherwise unremarkable. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/13/3.htm
13 Feb 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation after an ED visit
A 27-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit. He recently visited the emergency department for a burn sustained while setting off fireworks at a party while intoxicated. He has a history of depression but never followed up for treatment and reports that his mood has improved remarkably since then. Following additional medical history and a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/06/3.htm
6 Feb 2024
Universal health care, alcohol misuse, and the inpatient exam
Readers respond to recent coverage.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/letters.htm
1 Sep 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for increasingly frequent angina
A 68-year-old man is evaluated for increasingly frequent angina. One month ago, coronary angiography was performed because of the occurrence of angina at lower levels of exertion. Following coronary angiography, the patient increased his dosage of isosorbide mononitrate; however, his exertional chest discomfort worsened. Following a physical exam and electrocardiogram, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/16/3.htm
16 Jan 2024