Posttest on Puzzles in Pediatric Vaccination
See what you have absorbed this month from our puzzling cases on MMR, Quadracel, Gardasil, and other ped vaccines.
"Ketchup" Vaccinations
Figuring out how to bring a child up-to-date with missed vaccinations can be confusing enough, even without a language barrier.
Hip Pain, Irregular Skin Lesions in a 12-year-old Girl
A symptom and a sign from a triad that is pathognomonic for this patient's condition. What's your Dx?
Alcohol Again Tied to Lower Death Risk
And, once again, light-to-moderate consumption appears protective while heavy and binge drinking increase risk for myriad diseases.
Gardasil or Meningococcal Vaccine: Which Would Spock Choose?
The topic of HPV vaccination can be a loaded one for parents. Click here for some rational data to help them face facts.
How to Pump up the Volume on Gardasil Coverage
Fingers point in all directions when the topic of low US HPV vaccination rates comes up. How to skip the drama? Just do it.
Cancer Survival Takes a Hit with Alternative Medicine
Experts caution that younger, more affluent cancer patients are being "sold snake oil" by purveyors of alternative medicine.
Quadracel Approved: Take the PI Test
Find out what you know about on- and off-label use of the newest DTaP/IPV combination vaccine based on this short scenario.
When to Say No to MMR Vaccination
Even when a parent begs, you may still have to say “no” to MMR. Which of these 4 children should not receive the vaccination?
NSAIDs for Chronic Low Back Pain: True or False?
More effective vs placebo? Less effective than opioids? Equally as potent as APAP? What’s true and what false about NSAIDs?
Weakness, DOE, and WBC > 100K: What's Your Diagnosis?
A 75-yo man presents with worsening asthenia and exertional dyspnea x2 weeks. Based on labs and CXR, what is your next step?
Top Six Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Still Deadly to Children
How do US figures on child mortality from vaccine preventable diseases compare with global stats? Update here, plus a brief review of vaccine efficacy.
SPECIAL REPORT: Pediatric Vaccines
This Patient Care Special Report updates you on pediatric vaccines in a series of clever clinical scenarios. First, the intro and pretest.
5 Top Apple Watch Apps for PCPs and their Patients
Get a top-line review of 5 apps for the Apple watch including Medical Calc, Nike+ Run Club, WaterMinder, and Epic MyChart.
Pursuit of the Pink Diaper: A Medical Mystery
What would cause a diaper to turn pink after sitting overnight in the diaper pail? Read this case closely for the clues.
Elbow Injury
What type of injury is seen on this x-ray of a young boy's elbow? Outward signs of trauma are negligible.
ED: The Tip of a Clinical Iceberg?
Is Erectile Dysfunction a CVD Equivalent?
The answer, and the evidence behind it, are essential knowledge for primary care.
A Tale of Two Urines
A healthy young girl with a pink specimen and a male teen whose urine is green. What's in your differential Dxs?
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in a Female Toddler
A rare condition, HUS is a form of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, the #1 cause of renal failure in children.