Search results for "Imaging"
MKSAP Quiz: 1-month history of fever, malaise, weight loss
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-month history of fever, malaise, and weight loss. She has a history of cardiomyopathy, for which she received a heart transplant 5 years ago; 3 months ago, an episode of rejection occurred, and high-dose glucocorticoids were initiated. Following a physical exam and CT scan, which infection is the most likely cause of the patient's findings?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/27/3.htm
27 Feb 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
Lung cancer screening led to more downstream procedures, complications in practice than in research
In clinical practice, 31.9% of patients screened for lung cancer underwent downstream imaging and 2.8% had downstream procedures. Those undergoing invasive procedures after abnormal findings had a 30.6% complication rate, compared to 17.7% in the National Lung Screening Trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/09/1.htm
9 Jan 2024
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Feb 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Discussing results of imaging
A 42-year-old man comes to the office to discuss results of imaging studies, which were ordered because of a change in his pattern of chronic migraine. Headache episodes have now improved. Following a physical exam and noncontrast CT scan, what is the most appropriate next step in management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/mksap.htm
1 Feb 2016
New guideline on evaluating neck masses offers imaging, biopsy advice
Among other recommendations, clinicians should order neck CT or MRI with contrast in patients with a neck mass who are thought to be at increased risk for malignancy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/19/2.htm
19 Sep 2017
Supplemental imaging may not be necessary in all women with dense breasts, study finds
Supplemental imaging may not be necessary for all women with dense breasts on mammography, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/05/19/1.htm
19 May 2015
Phase 3 trial shows efficacy of donanemab for Alzheimer disease
In an industry-funded, placebo-controlled trial of patients with early symptomatic Alzheimer disease and amyloid and tau pathology, patients on the investigational drug donanemab showed significant slowing in worsening on the integrated Alzheimer Disease Rating Scale score.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/25/2.htm
25 Jul 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for intermittent, bright red blood per rectum
A 51-year-old man is evaluated for intermittent, bright red blood per rectum of 10 weeks' duration. Following a physical exam and other tests and imaging of a nonobstructing lesion at 10 cm from the anal verge, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/09/3.htm
9 May 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of heat intolerance in pregnancy
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated in the first trimester of pregnancy for a 2-week history of heat intolerance, palpitations, and tremulousness. Her only medication is folic acid. Following a physical examination and laboratory studies, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/23/3.htm
23 Jan 2024