Search results for "Hematology"
MKSAP Quiz: Hospitalization for neutropenic fever
A 45-year-old man is hospitalized for neutropenic fever. He was recently diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and his last chemotherapy treatment was 10 days ago. What is the most appropriate management to reduce the risk of future febrile neutropenia?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/03/3.htm
3 Sep 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for increasing fatigue and dyspnea with exertion
A 41-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for increasing fatigue and dyspnea with exertion. He was recently diagnosed with acute uncomplicated cystitis and started a course of nitrofurantoin 3 days ago. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional management?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/mksap-quiz-evaluation-for-increasing-fatigue-and-dyspnea-with-exertion.htm
1 Nov 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Leg swelling, pain of 1 week's duration
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for right leg swelling and pain of 1 week's duration. She reports no recent surgery, injuries, periods of immobility, or long airplane flights. Following a physical exam and ultrasound, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/05/28/3.htm
28 May 2024
Obituaries
The College notes the passing of Munsey S. Wheby, MD, MACP, and Paul F. Griner, MD, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/obituaries.htm
1 Sep 2024
Prior authorization policies varied widely among insurers
A cross-sectional analysis of privately administered Medicare Advantage plans in 2021 evaluated the proportions of government-administered traditional Medicare Part B spending and utilization that would have required prior authorization.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/12/2.htm
12 Mar 2024
Too early to tell on sickle cell 'cures'
New therapies for sickle cell disease create an opportunity for primary care physicians to ensure that their adult patients are regularly meeting with a specialist to review treatment options.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/too-early-to-tell-on-sickle-cell-cures.htm
1 Apr 2024
Guidelines offer 28 recommendations for initial management, secondary prevention of DVT and PE
Among other recommendations, the new guidelines from the American Society of Hematology suggest offering home treatment to low-risk patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/20/5.htm
20 Oct 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up evaluation of chronic anemia
A 32-year-old woman is seen for follow-up evaluation of chronic anemia that has been stable for at least the past 5 years. She has no history of transfusions. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/mksap-quiz-follow-up-evaluation-of-chronic-anemia.htm
1 May 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Multiple segmental pulmonary emboli
A 65-year-old man is diagnosed with multiple segmental pulmonary emboli in the right lung. He has no other medical problems, and he takes no medications. He is alert and engaged in shared decision making. After a physical exam and discussion with the patient, what is the appropriate treatment recommendation?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/31/3.htm
31 May 2022
MKSAP case study: menorrhagia
A MKSAP case study of menorrhagia marks the return of this popular feature to ACP Internist.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/mksap.htm
1 Sep 2008