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Patients coinfected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV can develop rapidly progressive liver fibrosis.

In HIV-HCV–Coinfected Patients, How to Avoid Hepatic Decompensation?

First of all, it is important to know what exactly is meant by “the best.”

Is There a Best Regimen for Initial Antiretroviral Therapy?

Would you worry about this asymptomatic lesion? What are the symptoms of achalasia? Test your clinical mettle against this week's 5 questions.

Dark Mole-Dark Harbinger?

Chilblains (Pernio) is typically caused by an abnormal vascular response to non-freezing cold exposure.

Chilblains (Pernio)

Black hairy tongue is benign and self-limited. It is caused by abnormal hypertrophy and elongation of filiform lingual papillae with associated discoloration.

Black Hairy Tongue Associated With Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

Among the disorders in the spotlight this week: intussusception, Celiac disease, sickle cell disease. See how well you do.

Diabetes, Intussusception, Celiac Disease: Take the Weekly Quiz

Here: tips from top articles culled from the emergency medical literature, with take-home lessons for primary care.

Pearls From the Emergency Medical Literature

This week: 3 questions on GI disorders, 1 Pneumonia, and the link between the brain and pain. Can you answer all 5 questions?

Mostly GI, with Pain and CAP for Good Measure

Antifungal creams haven't made a dent in this intermittent rash. What is this lesion?

Treatment-Resistant Annular Rash

Awareness of medical conditions and drugs that can suppress the immune system or cause other complications is key to providing safe and appropriate care for immunosuppressed patients. Details here.

Oral Medicine