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MKSAP Quiz: H. pylori eradication
A 45-year-old man is evaluated after a positive result on fecal antigen testing for Helicobacter pylori, obtained 2 months after he completed eradication therapy for H. pylori gastritis, and duodenal ulcer documented by upper endoscopy. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/05/3.htm
5 Nov 2024
Addressing abdominal pain's many causes
A session at ACG 2024 covered diagnoses similar to IBS that clinicians should keep on their differential and outlined the role of neuromodulators in treating disorders of the gut-brain interaction.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/01/addressing-abdominal-pains-many-causes.htm
1 Jan 2025
Obituary
The College notes the passing of a former Chapter Governor.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/obituary.htm
1 Oct 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up on blood tests
A 45-year-old woman is evaluated at follow-up for abnormal alkaline phosphatase levels on three previous blood tests. She has mild pruritus. She has no family history of liver disease. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/05/07/3.htm
7 May 2024
Fall prevention, abdominal pain, and more stories
This month's issue covers falls among older adults, addressing abdominal pain, and issues among medical education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/01/fall-prevention-abdominal-pain-and-more-stories.htm
1 Jan 2025
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of blood per rectum
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of intermittent bright red blood per rectum and the feeling of incomplete evacuation. She has loose and blood-streaked bowel movements four or five times daily. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and colonoscopy, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/14/3.htm
14 Nov 2023
More tools available for treating IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not a new disorder, but physicians' understanding of its pathophysiology and treatment has greatly progressed over the years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/more-tools-available-for-treating-ibs.htm
1 Jan 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of bright red blood per rectum
A 55-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-week history of intermittent bright red blood per rectum and pain with defecation. He has marked anorectal discomfort with wiping, and blood is visualized in the toilet water and on toilet paper. Following inspection of the perianal region, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/13/3.htm
13 Aug 2024
Improving celiac disease diagnosis
Celiac disease should be part of the differential diagnosis for several classic clinical presentations, but atypical symptoms, including constipation, can cause doctors to overlook some patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/improving-celiac-disease-diagnosis.htm
1 Feb 2023