Search results for "Pearls from I.M. Peers"
Two tips for the physical exam
James O’Keefe, MD, FACP, explains why blood pressure should be checked in both arms and why clinicians should routinely measure patients' waist circumference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/06/two-tips-for-the-physical-exam.htm
1 Jun 2024
Abnormal urine protein dipstick results rarely followed up, study finds
An analysis of more than one million people tested across 33 U.S. health systems found that 13% had abnormal protein levels, but only 6.7% of those with abnormal results had further testing for albuminuria within a year.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/01/4.htm
1 Oct 2024
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
Surviving cancer starts at its diagnosis
For the growing number of patients who are cancer survivors, the rest of their lives starts at diagnosis, not cure.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/surviving-cancer-starts-at-its-diagnosis.htm
1 Oct 2024
Parsing periop predicaments
Due to a lack of evidence for best perioperative procedures, clinicians have debated for decades how to address circumstances such as stroke or atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/parsing-periop-predicaments.htm
1 Jul 2024
Why obstetrics history should be part of primary care
Pregnancy brings a lot of women into medical care, creating an opportunity for education, patient counseling, and even disease diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/why-obstetrics-history-should-be-part-of-primary-care.htm
1 Nov 2024
Alzheimer's disease, early-onset cancer, and more stories
This month's issue covers Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer mutations, and "skinny label" generic drugs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/alzheimers-disease-early-onset-cancer-and-more-stories.htm
1 Nov 2024
Boosting PCOS diagnosis, treating afib, and more stories
This month's issue covers polycystic ovary syndrome, atrial fibrillation, and early career physicians learning how to make referrals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/boosting-pcos-diagnosis-treating-afib-and-more-stories.htm
1 Sep 2024
Observe, listen, feel: Going back to Osler
These three skills hold enormous opportunity to strengthen physicians' diagnostic acumen.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/observe-listen-feel-going-back-to-osler.htm
1 Mar 2022
Which decongestant when?
This month's expert discusses decongestant use and some of the myths and misperceptions around what is commonly available.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/which-decongestant-when.htm
1 Jun 2023