Search results for "Testing"
MKSAP Quiz: Discussing results of bone mineral density testing
A 46-year-old woman is evaluated at a follow-up visit to discuss results of bone mineral density testing. She has a 10-year history of myasthenia gravis and is receiving long-term glucocorticoid therapy. Following a fracture risk assessment, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/01/14/3.htm
14 Jan 2025
Vital facts about vector-borne diseases
More than 700,000 people die of vector-borne diseases annually, according to data from the World Health Organization.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/03/vital-facts-about-vector-borne-diseases.htm
1 Mar 2025
New appropriate use criteria offer framework for preop cardiac testing
The American College of Cardiology and other cardiology societies released a framework to guide the use of imaging in cardiovascular evaluation of patients undergoing nonemergent, noncardiac surgery.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/27/2.htm
27 Aug 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation in the emergency department after chest discomfort
A 54-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department 3 hours after a 30-minute episode of chest discomfort. She is currently pain free. She reports a 2-day history of recurrent episodes of chest “fullness” while at rest. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/03/mksap-quiz-evaluation-in-the-emergency-department-after-chest-discomfort.htm
1 Mar 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Testing for a patient with hypogonadism
A 61-year-old man is evaluated for recently diagnosed hypogonadism, for which testosterone therapy will be initiated. He has no history of prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, or venous thromboembolic disease. He has no symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate next step before initiating testosterone therapy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/06/3.htm
6 Aug 2024
Handling H. pylori resistance
Antibiotic resistance will change how physicians manage Helicobacter pylori, per a new guideline.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/02/handling-h-pylori-resistance.htm
1 Feb 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for exertional dyspnea
A 35-year-old man is evaluated for exertional dyspnea. His history is otherwise unremarkable. Following a physical exam and other testing, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/01/21/3.htm
21 Jan 2025
Making DEXA count to avoid unneeded retesting
An expert explains how a patient's initial bone density and hip fracture risk score can help guide when to repeat screenings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/02/making-dexa-count-to-avoid-unneeded-retesting.htm
1 Feb 2025
Guidance issued on outpatient testing for fungal infections in CAP
Coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis can have presentations similar to community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and should be considered in certain geographic areas, experts said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/17/1.htm
17 Oct 2023
Intervention successful in decreasing routine vitamin D testing
In a pre-post study, a decision support tool that prompted clinicians about appropriate testing criteria and included a best practice advisory was associated with reductions of 44% and 46% in inpatient and outpatient orders and of 61% and 48% in repeat testing, respectively.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/09/2.htm
9 May 2023