Lice Infestation and Shortness of Breath in the ED
October 22, 2019
At first the patient's only complaint is dyspnea; 30 minutes later he is in cardiac arrest. What happened? What's your diagnosis?
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Vaping-Related Lung Injury in the US: A Pop Quiz
October 22, 2019
How current are you on the outbreak of lung injuries associated with e-cigarette use, as of today? Take our pop quiz on the latest facts and figures to find out.
FDA Approves Breakthrough Medication for Cystic Fibrosis
October 22, 2019
Trikafta™ is the first triple combination therapy approved for the treatment of the most common cystic fibrosis mutation.
Depression Screeening/Treatment after ACS Yields No Benefit
October 22, 2019
Screening for depression among ACS patients is widely recommended by professional guidelines, but a new study suggests little return on the investment.
Dapagliflozin Approved to Reduce Risk of Hospitalization for Heart Failure in T2D
October 21, 2019
The SGLT2 inhibitor, on October 21, 2019 was granted a label expansion from FDA for the prevention of hospitalization for heart failure in patients with T2D.
5 Head-Scratching Prescriptions Sent to the Pharmacy: Part 2
October 18, 2019
Typed and electronic prescriptions can give way to a host of errors. Check out these 5 from one pharmacist who thought he'd seen it all.
COPD and Primary Care: A Few Important Questions
October 17, 2019
How are COPD patients using synthetic cannabinoids? Do breathing exercises always improve symptoms? Answers and more questions in this quick quiz.
Top 5 Hepatology Apps for Primary Care Providers
October 17, 2019
A mobile compendium of hepatology assessment tools, an app to help select the right treatment regimen, and 3 more liver apps for primary care.
3 Liver Disease Case Challenges: Transplant, Steatohepatitis, Cirrhosis
October 16, 2019
When is liver transplant curative? What is the best management option for esophageal varices? And, is hepatorenal failure to blame here? Test your hepatic management know-how.
Post-surgical Opioid Prescribing: 9 Questions, 3 Countries
October 16, 2019
Opioid prescribing after outpatient surgery looks very different in the US, Canada, and Sweden. Which drugs are favored? How much is prescribed? Test your intuition.
