Renal complications during pregnancy: In the hypertension spectrum
In pregnancy, there are numerous changes which occur to accommodate the needs of both the fetus and placenta. These changes present us with a unique set of clinical challenges particularly in the setting of any disease processes occurring during pregnancy. It is essential to understand that the systems profoundly affected are the cardiovascular and renal systems. The most predominant disease process occurring in pregnancy affecting both the cardiovascular and renal system is the spectrum of hypertensive disorders specifically pre-eclampsia. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - June 8, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Angela Pauline P. Calimag-Loyola, Edgar V. Lerma Source Type: research
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Barrett's esophagus: A comprehensive review for the internist
Barrett's esophagus (BE) is the condition in which metaplastic columnar epithelium replaces the normal stratified squamous epithelium of the distal esophagus. The process of intestinal metaplasia (IM) occurs in the setting of chronic esophageal injury from gastroesophageal reflux and is significant because it confers a predisposition to development of esophageal adenocarcinoma. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - June 4, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Heather Klavan, Michael B. Russell, Jared Macklin, Edwin Lee, Harry R. Aslanian, Thiruvengadam Muniraj Source Type: research
Clinical pearls in dermatology 2018
What is the best management of this epidermal cyst? (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - June 4, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mark D. Davis, Scott C. Litin, John B. Bundrick Source Type: research
Clinical pearls in gastroenterology
A 58-year-old male is referred to hepatology clinic for worsening of liver enzymes after initiation of atorvastatin 40 mg once daily. The patient has metabolic syndrome with obesity (BMI 33 kg/m2), type 2 diabetes controlled on oral agents, hypertension and dyslipidemia. He was recently hospitalized for angina and has been treated medically. Since discharge he has been well without angina. He denies any muscle aches. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - June 4, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Phillip K. Henderson, Scott C. Litin, John B. Bundrick Source Type: research
Clinical pearls in general internal medicine
A 69 years-old woman has a history of a postoperative proximal left leg DVT four years prior and now presents with a venous stasis ulcer above her left medial malleolus, which has been present for the past three months. She has neither fever nor any other symptom, and the ulcer is only minimally painful. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - June 4, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: John B. Bundrick, Scott C. Litin Source Type: research
Clinical pearls in neurology 2018
A 42-year-old woman presents to the ER with the worst headache of her life. She states that the pain came on suddenly, 2 h ago, when she was eating lunch. Upon further questioning, she reveals that this is the second such headache she's had in the past week. The previous episode also occurred without provocation, and resolved after several hours. She did not seek medical attention at that time. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - June 4, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rashmi B. Halker Singh, Scott C. Litin, John B. Bundrick Source Type: research
Clinical pearls in perioperative medicine
A 65-year-old man is scheduled for a nephrectomy next week for a renal mass suspected to be malignant. He had a drug-eluting stent (DES) placed in his RCA 3 months ago after having an abnormal stress test. He is asymptomatic and is taking aspirin, clopidogrel, and atorvastatin. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - June 4, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Steven L. Cohn, Scott C. Litin, John B. Bundrick Source Type: research
Clinical pearls in sexual medicine
A 43-year-old married woman presents to you quite upset after undergoing a hysterectomy three months ago for the treatment of endometriosis. She explains to you that she has lost her ability to reach orgasm with vaginal penetration since hysterectomy. She states, “My surgeon told me that my sexual function would get better after surgery, but this is so much worse. If I would have known this surgery would have taken away my orgasm, I wouldn't have done it.” (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - June 4, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jordan Rullo, Scott C Litin, John B. Bundrick Source Type: research
2018 Clinical Pearls
Since 2001, the American College of Physicians ’ (ACP) Annual Conference has included a popular teaching format entitled “Clinical Pearls.” These sessions are an interactive, case-based series of patient management issues frequently seen in general practice. This year's Clinical Pearls topics (which occurred in April 2018 in New Orleans, L A) included clinical issues in dermatology, gastroenterology, neurology, perioperative, sexual medicine, and general internal medicine. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - June 4, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jerrold B. Leikin Tags: Foreword Source Type: research
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At the 2001 American College of Physicians (ACP) Annual Conference, a new teaching format to aid physician learning, “Clinical Pearls,” was introduced. Understanding 3 qualities of physician learners allowed the design of Clinical Pearls to be created. First, we physicians enjoy learning from cases. Second, we like concise practical points that we can use in our practice. Finally, we take pleasure in problem s olving. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - June 4, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: John B. Bundrick Source Type: research
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Source: Disease a Month - May 22, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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