
Figuring out how to bring a child up-to-date with missed vaccinations can be confusing enough, even without a language barrier.

Figuring out how to bring a child up-to-date with missed vaccinations can be confusing enough, even without a language barrier.

A symptom and a sign from a triad that is pathognomonic for this patient's condition. What's your Dx?

And, once again, light-to-moderate consumption appears protective while heavy and binge drinking increase risk for myriad diseases.

The topic of HPV vaccination can be a loaded one for parents. Click here for some rational data to help them face facts.

Fingers point in all directions when the topic of low US HPV vaccination rates comes up. How to skip the drama? Just do it.

Experts caution that younger, more affluent cancer patients are being "sold snake oil" by purveyors of alternative medicine.

Find out what you know about on- and off-label use of the newest DTaP/IPV combination vaccine based on this short scenario.

Even when a parent begs, you may still have to say “no” to MMR. Which of these 4 children should not receive the vaccination?

More effective vs placebo? Less effective than opioids? Equally as potent as APAP? What’s true and what false about NSAIDs?

A 75-yo man presents with worsening asthenia and exertional dyspnea x2 weeks. Based on labs and CXR, what is your next step?

How do US figures on child mortality from vaccine preventable diseases compare with global stats? Update here, plus a brief review of vaccine efficacy.

This Patient Care Special Report updates you on pediatric vaccines in a series of clever clinical scenarios. First, the intro and pretest.

Get a top-line review of 5 apps for the Apple watch including Medical Calc, Nike+ Run Club, WaterMinder, and Epic MyChart.

What would cause a diaper to turn pink after sitting overnight in the diaper pail? Read this case closely for the clues.

What type of injury is seen on this x-ray of a young boy's elbow? Outward signs of trauma are negligible.


The answer, and the evidence behind it, are essential knowledge for primary care.

A healthy young girl with a pink specimen and a male teen whose urine is green. What's in your differential Dxs?

A rare condition, HUS is a form of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, the #1 cause of renal failure in children.

What cause of hypouresis after several days of emesis/diarrhea has resolved? Look for clues in the lab results.