New Eating Disorder in Men: Workout Supplement Abuse
More men are turning not to illegal anabolic steroids but to legal appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs, ones that pose a health threat all their own.
Physician Burnout is Physician Abuse
How do you know if you're being abused? See if any of the video testimony here rings true.
Pleuritic Chest Pain in a 23-year-old Woman
The patient reports the chest pain began 6 days ago during a vacation abroad. She denies any injury. What does the chest x-ray reveal?
Thinking as a Lifesaver: What’s the Code for That?
My dermatologist had a gut feeling about a spot on my chest; that feeling saved my life. Code for "gut feeling," please.
An 8-year-old Boy with Acute Facial Swelling
Four days of facial swelling was preceded by several months of fatigue, leg pain, rapid weight gain. Watch the video exam for more clues to Dx.
FDA Approves Drug for Basal Cell Carcinoma
Sonidegib becomes second hedgehog inhibitor for locally advanced disease.
Putting Humanity and the Humanities Back Into Medicine
We need doctors who understand life and people, not just lab test readouts and scientific papers.
6 Fascinating Tidbits: July Primary Care Roundup
Sunscreen Alert: 6 Ways to Avoid Getting Burned
These slides summarize the latest sun safety dos and don’ts, providing the most sound and sensible patient education recommendations under the sun.
6 (More) Terrible Medical Sentences
Now . . . the follow-up to the sequel you've all been waiting for! We proudly present half a dozen unadulterated pearls of clinical wisdom--fully illustrated--culled from articles submitted by physicians to this web site over the years.
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
With assisted reproduction widespread, all physicians, including primary care providers, should be familiar with presenting symptoms of OHSS.
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.
