New Primary Care Drugs Quiz, 2016
Test your knowledge of drugs used in primary care that received FDA approval this year.
The Next 5 Leading Causes of Death
We round out our review of the CDC's 10 leading causes of death in the US with this slide show, highlighting numbers 6-10.
Top 5 Primary Care Apps 2016
Have a quick look at the Patient Care 2016 5 Top Apps for Primary Care slide show -- there is probably at least one here that you need.
Low Back Pain and Headache Pain: Practice Update
Low back pain and headache very often are seen first in primary care. Get a quick update on red flags, diagnosis, management, and referral.
8 Quick Questions About Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a difficult diagnosis. Test your knowledge of etiology, signs/symptoms, diagnostic clues, and complications.
Top 20 Primary Care Drugs Approved in 2016
Primary care drugs were approved in nearly every month of 2016. This top-line slide show highlights 20 you should know about.
Chronic Pain in Primary Care: Practice Update
Back pain, headache, neuropathy, depression--primary care sees it all. Get current on when and how to treat the most common types of chronic pain.
Bulge Behind the Knee
No labs, no biopsies, no imaging -- only your seasoned clinical judgement is required to make a diagnosis in this case.
The Top 5 Causes of Death
CDC: Some preventable causes of death have declined, but these accounted for almost two-thirds of deaths from all causes.
Abdominal Ecchymosis
An elderly obese female presents with abdominal bruising following a motor vehicle accident. Can you ID the cause?
Take the Tourette Test
Find out what you know about a common neuropsychiatric disorder by taking this quick 8-question quiz.
How Can You Tell Medication Use From Medication Abuse?
Accepting the gatekeeper role requires scrutinizing and sometimes confronting the patient at the gate; it's getting a lot more complicated.
Unexplained Hair Loss in a 4-Year-Old Boy
The diagnosis of trichotillomania seemed certain, despite lack of supporting history. It turned out to be about 50% wrong.
A Female Teen with Swollen Feet
A 10-month history of progressive swelling below the knee makes this 12-year-old's case an ideal stop on the medical mystery tour.
Many Physicians Ignore This Rule
It is often easier to ignore the rule about having a qualified medical interpreter in the room for non-English speaking patients. What do you do?
Early ART Decreases HIV Infections in Sexual Partners
Early ART was associated with a 93% lower risk of linked partner infection vs delayed ART.
Triple-drug ART Prevents Perinatal HIV Transmission
A new study supports use of 3-drug regimens for HIV-infected women during pregnancy but more research is needed on safety/efficacy.
Fever, Rash, and Swollen Nodes in a Young Woman
The pruritic rash covers much of the 23-year-old's body. Other than a recent UTI, PMH is negative. Do labs help with your Dx?
A Rash That Didn't Make Sense
It looked very much like dermatomyositis, but there were no signs of muscle weakness. What would be in your differential diagnosis?
Lifestyle Medicine: AHA's Statement Calling for Lifestyle Counseling Training
Patients take lifestyle recommendations seriously, but not many physicians offer them. Why not? Do you?