Search results for "Clinical diagnosis"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for mild dementia
A 65-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-year history of mild dementia with fluctuations in attentiveness and visual hallucinations. He has also acted out his dreams in his sleep a few times over the last 2 years. He has no history of tremor. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/12/17/3.htm
17 Dec 2024
Lifestyle, treatment changes for afib
A new atrial fibrillation guideline focuses on early rhythm control and lifestyle changes such as physical activity and weight loss to slow or disrupt the course of the disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/lifestyle-treatment-changes-for-afib.htm
1 Sep 2024
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of neck pain
A 57-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-month history of neck pain and stiffness accompanied by unsteadiness on his feet, especially while climbing up or down stairs. He is otherwise healthy and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/12/3.htm
12 Nov 2024
Getting it right: the challenge and reward of clinical diagnosis
Philip A. Masters, MD, FACP, continues his monthly column on KevinMD in a post about the challenges of diagnostic accuracy and the reward of embracing diagnostic uncertainty.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/23/6.htm
23 Jan 2018
Pearls for lower-extremity cellulitis
A simple hands-on physical test can help rule out cellulitis in favor of other diagnoses.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/pearls-for-lower-extremity-cellulitis.htm
1 May 2024
Statin therapy alone does not appear to increase diabetes risk in patients with HIV
An analysis of data from a randomized trial found that statin treatment affected risk for new-onset diabetes primarily among patients with HIV who had multiple metabolic risk factors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/08/1.htm
8 Oct 2024
Manage symptoms of menopause
As a clinical diagnosis with several effective treatments, genitourinary syndrome of menopause falls within the internal medicine physician's broad domain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/manage-symptoms-of-menopause.htm
1 Jul 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Abnormal finding on a chest radiograph
A 31-year-old man is evaluated following an abnormal finding on a chest radiograph obtained as a part of pre-employment screening. He is a lifelong nonsmoker, his medical history is unremarkable, and he has no known respiratory or constitutional symptoms. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/07/02/3.htm
2 Jul 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Last menstrual period more than 12 months ago
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine examination. She reports that her last menstrual period was more than 12 months ago. She states she has occasional hot flushes. Following a physical exam and pregnancy test, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/28/3.htm
28 Nov 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Difficult and painful swallowing
A 43-year-old man is evaluated for difficulty with swallowing and painful swallowing. The pain began approximately 5 days ago and occurs with both solids and liquids. He has recently diagnosed HIV infection and is receiving antiretroviral therapy. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/mksap-quiz-difficult-and-painful-swallowing.htm
1 Sep 2022