Search results for "Rheumatology"
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of left knee pain
A 76-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of left knee pain of moderate intensity that worsens with ambulation. She reports minimal pain at rest and no nocturnal pain. There are no clicking or locking symptoms. She has tried naproxen and ibuprofen but developed dyspepsia; acetaminophen provides mild to moderate relief. Following a physical exam, lab results and a radiograph, what is the next best step in management?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/3.htm
17 Dec 2013
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://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/26/2.htm
26 Feb 2013
MKSAP quiz: Woman complains of joint pain and stiffness
A 56-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-year history of joint pain and stiffness of the hands.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2009/05/mksap.htm
1 May 2009
TNF agents for rheumatic diseases associated with increased skin cancer risk
Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis are associated with an increased risk of skin cancer but not lymphoma, according to a meta-analysis.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/13/2.htm
13 Sep 2011
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for College governance.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2017/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2017
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up visit for dermatomyositis
Home BP monitoring significantly lowers pressure
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/07/3.htm
7 Dec 2010
MKSAP Quiz: lower-extremity pain and ‘red knots'
Beta-blockers may have benefit in COPD patients
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/08/3.htm
8 Jun 2010
MKSAP Quiz: aching in joints of hands and knees
BPH drug may lower prostate cancer incidence, effect on mortality unknown
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/06/3.htm
6 Apr 2010
MKSAP Quiz: a 5-day history of knee pain and swelling
A 69-year-old woman is evaluated for a 5-day history of pain and swelling in the right knee that developed after a prolonged period of gardening in her backyard. This week's MKSAP question asks readers to determine the most likely diagnosis.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/28/3.htm
28 Jun 2011
Rheumatologists consider cancer, cardiovascular disease
Conference coverage addressing highlights: TNF-antagonists don't increase cancer risk, Patients with RA have about the same risk of developing cardiovascular disease as type 2 diabetics, and an association between arthritis and periodontal disease.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2009/02/rheumatology.htm
1 Feb 2009