Eating Disorders in Men
"Bigorexia" is the male version of anorexia nervosa. Could you spot it in your practice? More about being a man with a "woman's disorder" in these slides.
Monoclonals and Migraine: What the Primary Care Physician Needs to Know
Monoclonal antibodies that inhibit calcitonin gene-related peptide could revolutionize preventive migraine therapy. Here's what you need to know.
Medicine in the Headlines: When Your Patients Ask
HRT, tattoos, insurers exacerbating the opioid epidemic, prolonged sitting, plus a new COPD drug: here's a recap of 5 of the week's key news reports.
Hormones and Migraine: A Case Study
Headaches that occur several days before menses as well as disabling headaches on days unrelated to menses... how would you help this young woman?
Pearls From Steven Nissen, MD: On Statin Denial and Cult Diets
Dr Steven Nissen says statins and climate change share similar public opinion problems and suggests counter tactics.
Monoclonal Antibodies, Explained
Pediatric and Adolescent Migraine: Update on Treatment Options
If the goal of headache therapy for adolescent migraineurs is a pain-free adult life, here's a road map.
What's New In Migraine Therapy: An Update for Primary Care
What Rx for adolescent migraineurs? Ideal care for menstrual migraine? Perfect patient for new CGRP inhibitors? Answers in this PCP Special Report.
Beer: A 12-pack of Health Facts
Growing evidence supports the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, but some studies suggest otherwise. Look here for the pros and cons of drinking beer.
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?