
The diagnosis of trichotillomania seemed certain, despite lack of supporting history. It turned out to be about 50% wrong.

The diagnosis of trichotillomania seemed certain, despite lack of supporting history. It turned out to be about 50% wrong.

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.

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 was associated with a 93% lower risk of linked partner infection vs delayed ART.

A new study supports use of 3-drug regimens for HIV-infected women during pregnancy but more research is needed on safety/efficacy.

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?

It looked very much like dermatomyositis, but there were no signs of muscle weakness. What would be in your differential diagnosis?

Patients take lifestyle recommendations seriously, but not many physicians offer them. Why not? Do you?

This family physician would never have believed she'd feel compassion for a murderer. But then, she had a patient who was one.

Our month of weekly adult vaccination quizzes is complete. Take the comprehensive post-test and see what you've learned.

Wanted: Physicians who will interact with patients the way a good financial counselor would.

Scroll through this compact slide show for review of gaps in US adult vaccination practice and how primary care can help fill them.

For the busy primary care physician, the AHRQ ePSS delivers immediate, patient-specific screening recommendations.

Renal and hepatic disease put your patients at high risk for vaccine-preventable disease. Find out what you know about how to protect them.

Do HIV patients need a MenACWY booster? Can pregnant women receive the HPV vaccine? Answers and more quiz questions, here.

The HEEADSSS psychosocial interview is a comprehensive aid to help discuss with adolescents social and emotional aspects of life that may impact physical health.

Dr Bobby Lazzara reviews 5 medical apps available in iTunes. Which ones are you using?

What are the most important vaccines your patients with diabetes should receive?
