Constant Dull Abdominal Pain in a 35-year-old Woman
The woman reported no other abdominal or gastrointestinal symptoms; menses were regular; a pregnancy test was negative. What next?
A 4-year-old Boy with Severe, Painful Rash
Watch this live video exam and hear details from the boy's mother about the acute, widespread eruption. What's your diagnosis?
Young Boy with Back Pain after Diving Accident
The pain was immediate at T5-6 after he struck his head on the pool bottom. Can you Dx his injury based on the video interview?
Physician Suicide: NPR Interviews TEDMED speaker, Dr. Wible
NPR station KPLU in Seattle, WA, learns why Pamela Wible, MD, has made ending physician suicide part of her own personal mission.
Open your clinic for $3,000-or less! I did. Here’s how.
Bare-bones guidelines to starting your own ideal medical clinic, courtesy of Pamela Wible, MD.
Even "Mid-low-T" Levels Make Men Depressed
Results of a new study suggest men with borderline "low T" may have undiagnosed depression or depressive symptoms and that screening should be increased.
Ankle Injury: Can You Find the Twist?
Ankle injuries are extremely common but aren't always straightforward. Look at this patient's history and x-rays. What do you see?
How I Got 86% Off My Malpractice Insurance. And You Can Too!
Dr Pam Wible takes you through, step-by-step.
Men Left Out of Weight-Loss Market
A woman is 277% more likely to get help with weight loss than a man, according to new research in Britain. It can’t be much different in the US. Here’s how to help the guys.
What Rx for Twisted Ankle Pain?
The 35-year-old man is a new patient for you. He says he was given Vicodin when he had a similar injury a number of years ago. How do you proceed?
Teenage Boy with Sighing Respirations
What is causing this 14-year-old boy’s “shortage of breath"? Watch the video for clues and choose your diagnosis.
5 Absurd Medical Autocorrects
And now . . . the sequel to “The 10 Worst Medical Sentences Ever Written” that you’ve been waiting for!
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Claim Lives Worldwide
Just shy of 200,000 lives were lost in 2010 to diseases linked to sugared beverage consumption, according to a new study. Get a full summary here.
Medical Student Suicide-Simple Solutions
What would medical training look like if students were encouraged to seek mental health support?
House Call on a Hundred-foot Cliff
I drive 100 miles up the Oregon coast to see my disabled patient Johnny. His blood pressure was excellent, and the view from the backyard? Priceless.
Elevated Triglycerides in a Woman with Type 2 Diabetes
What do current guidelines recommend as first-line treatment for patients like 51-year-old TK? Check out these options.
3-Year-Old Boy With Unilateral Facial Swelling
The child is bright and alert and has no fever. The swelling is on the left side of the face only. Find other clues to a diagnosis in the accompanying video.
US Caffeine Consumption: Survey Says . . .
Americans like their caffeine and, according to a new survey, we mostly like it hot. This short slide show gives you a closer look at your cup o’ Joe.
Viagra and Melanoma: Search for Link Inconclusive
A new study shows a statistical association between PDE5 inhibitor use and melanoma and potential biological explanation, tempered by several caveats. Key questions remain unanswered.
Five Tips to Help Your Patients Prepare for Anesthesia and Surgery
One in four people may cancel or delay surgery because the whole idea of general anesthesia is frightening. Offer good counsel to help keep things on track.