Unilateral Lower Leg Edema with Calf Pain
A 62-year-old man being treated for lymphoma is sent to the ED by his oncologist for evaluation of left ankle swelling. Is this DVT? What's your diagnosis?
Caffeine to the Extreme: A High-octane Quiz
The caffeine in an average cup o' joe delivers the ideal morning jolt, but concentrated amounts can be fatal. How little is dangerous? Find out, here.
Top 5 Emergency Medicine Apps for Primary Care Providers
A pocket guide to manage pediatric emergencies, an app to help diagnose a variety of eye conditions, and 3 other must-have emergency medicine apps for primary care physicians.
Non-pharmacologic Migraine Management Tips
How do you help patients with migraine who ask for methods other than, or as adjuvants to, medical therapy? A headache expert offers suggestions to pass on.
Impact of Food Choice on Asthma Symptoms
Are GMOs safe for patients with asthma? What about Chinese food? Or high fructose corn syrup? Before you shake your head, read this slideshow.
Top 5 FDA-Cleared Apps for Primary Care
From a mobile EKG monitor to a digital urinalysis app, these medical "devices" are changing the way healthcare is delivered.
Drug Use & Abuse: 10 Qs to Decipher
Sample: In 2017, >70 200 drug overdose deaths occurred in the US. Approximately what percentage of those deaths involved an opioid?
4 Non-traditional Jobs for MDs You May Not Have Considered
Ever thought of leaving healthcare? Or, even just doing the research? Take your MD/other degree with you and try these 4 options on for size.
Substance Use and Abuse: An Update
Brief summaries highlight the latest developments and research findings regarding this serious and growing health problem.
Top 5 Multiple Sclerosis Apps for Primary Care Providers
A multiple sclerosis diagnosis can leave patients feeling overwhelmed, but these 5 apps can help providers guide patients through diagnosis and treatment.
Hypoxia and Normal Chest X-ray in a Young Woman
The 32-year-old presents to the ED after 2 hours of acute nonpleuritic dyspnea--a first-ever episode. How would you proceed?
5 Head-Scratching Prescriptions Sent to the Pharmacy
Unclear prescriptions can trigger a cascade of serious events. See if these 5 caught by one pharmacy team look familiar, and beware.
Fad Diets Throughout History: A 10-question Quiz
Fad diets can be traced all the way back to 35 000 BC. Find out how much you know about which ones worked or didn't work with our 10-question quiz.
Opioid Mortality on the Rise in US Children
Most data on US opioid-related deaths come from adults, but a recent study shows pediatric opioid deaths are on the rise at an alarming rate.
Top 5 Heart Failure Apps for Primary Care Providers & Patients
From a mobile fluid tracker to an app with a 3-D beating heart, these are the top 5 heart failure apps that every primary care physician and patient should know about.
To Eat or Not to Eat: A Brief History of Dieting Reference List
Browse through the references from our slideshow, To Eat or Not to Eat: A Brief History of Dieting.
To Eat or Not to Eat: A Brief History of Dieting
Take a quick look at this eclectic menu of past and present attempts at losing weight and gaining well-being.
Chest Pain, Fever, and Weight Loss
A 19-year-old previously healthy man presents with intermittent diarrhea, fever, and weight loss with pleuritic left-sided chest pain for 1 month. What does the chest x-ray show?
10 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q4 2018
From acne to the menacing flu, we have picked the top 10 FDA-approved drugs every primary care physician should know about from the fourth quarter.
Top 5 Eye Care Apps for Primary Care Providers
What are the 5 must-have apps that physicians can use to promote optimal eye health? Scroll through our quick slideshow to find out.
