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Contact Dermatitis: An OverviewContact dermatitis is an inflammatory response caused by skin exposure to a noxious agent. The two main types of contact dermatitis have similar presentations. Can you differentiate their causes and identify treatment?
February 11, 2022
Pediatric Brain Tumors: Imaging MattersPrimary brain tumors are the second most common group of malignancies affecting children (after leukemia) and are a leading cause of mortality. Learn more about diagnosing these potentially deadly disorders.
February 7, 2022
Hard Hits: Blunt Force TraumaBlunt force injuries can affect multiple organ systems and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Read about the various types of blunt force trauma and their potential complications.
February 4, 2022
Hypothermia: The Cold FactsHypothermia has dramatic effects on many physiologic processes and organ systems (eg, cardiovascular, neurologic). How can you best bring your patient in from the cold?
Lesions on Skin of Color: What You Need to KnowAs US population demographics change, clinicians need to be familiar with variations in the clinical presentation of dermatologic disease in people with skin of color. Learn how to identify various lesions on skin of color.
January 20, 2022
Common Causes of Altered Mental Status in the ElderlyLearn more about how to recognize and manage acute disorders, including COVID-19, that can cause changes in cognition or level of consciousness in the elderly.
December 27, 2021
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Facts and MisconceptionsSeasonal affective disorder is not a discrete disease but reflects the seasonality of affective illness. It is part of a mood cycle that also includes mania. How can you best manage this cycle?
December 21, 2021
Psoriasis: Manifestations, Management Options, and MimicsPsoriasis is a multifactorial disease that may be missed where it exists and misdiagnosed where it is not. Can you recognize the major psoriasis subtypes and distinguish them from other skin lesions?
December 17, 2021
8 Oncologic Emergencies You Need to KnowThese eight medical emergencies in patients with cancer require quick action; here’s what you need to know to recognize them and intervene appropriately.
December 14, 2021
Top 10 Clinical Studies of 2021From alcohol to semaglutide, see which of this year's clinical studies were most popular, along with an infographic on key findings.
Medscape, December 13, 2021
Alcohol Abuse: Complications and ConsequencesPeople who chronically abuse alcohol are at increased risk for cirrhosis, GI bleeding, pancreatitis, cardiomyopathy, trauma, mental health disorders, and a wide variety of cancers. Learn more about the potentially devastating complications of excessive, long-term alcohol use.
December 6, 2021
Sudden Cardiac Death in AthletesHow familiar are you with the risk factors for and common causes of sudden cardiac death in male and female athletes? Read on to learn more.
November 24, 2021
'Tis the Season for GoutHoliday-related overindulgence in certain foods and beverages—including shellfish, processed foods, and alcohol—can cause gout attacks. Test your knowledge of the “disease of kings.”
November 23, 2021
You’ve Got Worms! Common Intestinal ParasitesIntestinal infection with parasites that is not recognized and treated can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Do you know the tell-tale signs of parasitic invasion?
November 15, 2021
Central Vertigo: Identifying the Hidden CauseVertigo, the illusion of movement, has numerous causes, from brain tumors to cerebellar hemorrhage. Test your knowledge of this condition's wide-ranging etiologies.
David Chelmow, MD, Leo J Dunn Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
John Geibel, MD, DSc, MSc, AGAF, Vice Chair and Professor, Department of Surgery, Section of Gastrointestinal Medicine, Professor, Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Yale University School of Medicine; Director of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, Yale-New Haven Hospital
Lars J Grimm, MD, MHS, Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Duke University Medical Center
James Lee, MD, Edwin K and Anne C Weiskopf Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology, Chief, Endocrine Surgery, Vice Chairman, New Media, Founder, COACHmed, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center
David J Maron, MD, FACC, FAHA, Clinical Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular), Director, Preventive Cardiology, ISCHEMIA Trial Co-Chair/PI, Stanford University School of Medicine
Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA, Professor of Otolaryngology, Dentistry, and Engineering, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Kathy D Miller, MD, Professor of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Co-Director, Breast Cancer Program, Indiana University Simon Cancer Center
Thomas M Wheeler, MD, FCAP, Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Baylor St Luke's Medical Center; WL Moody, Jr, Endowed Chair and Professor, Senior Vice Chair, Faculty Group Pathology Practice, Department of Pathology & Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine