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A childhood filled with multiple fractures and unending ED visits convinced this young woman that she would not give birth to children of her own.

The voluntary guidelines address labeling, packaging, and promotion to ensure safe and responsible use of these products

Expensive sterile injectables seem to get the most attention, but doctors are also scrambling to find plain-Jane pills that cost pennies apiece.

Because of this patient’s recent travel history to Africa, the penile lesions were cultured, and Haemophilus ducreyi was isolated, confirming the clinical suspicion of chancroid.

Bariatric surgery is recommended along with oral therapy to help patients with type 2 diabetes control overweight and obesity.

Sodium-glucose linked transporter 2 inhibitors lower renal threshold for glucose transport, cause glycosuria, improved glycemic control, weight loss.

Obesity and kidney disease need to be aggressively managed in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Calling all primary care physicians: we are conducting a survey of your opinions about prescribing medical marijuana and invite you to participate.

The 3 classic signs and symptoms of burnout are emotional exhaustion, "depersonalization," and reduced accomplishment.

Ramsay Hunt syndrome (Herpes zoster oticus) classically features the triad of ipsilateral facial paralysis, ear pain, and vesicles in the auditory canal and auricle (Figure).

Are these tender, vesicular erythematous lesions symptomatic of HIV/AIDS? Of Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Of herpes simplex or varicella-zoster virus? What's your diagnosis?

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is in the same herpesvirdae family as VZV, and can be difficult to distinguish based simply on the presence of a “vesicular rash.”

This patient has had unprotected sexual intercourse with numerous partners, which increases the likelihood of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection – including HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and syphilis.

Are these tender, vesicular erythematous lesions symptomatic of HIV/AIDS? Of Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Of Herpes simplex or varicella-zoster virus infection?

Dike Drummond, MD, is an expert in stress management and burnout prevention for physicians. He is a high-energy speaker, trainer, and consultant on how to create physician engagement, healthy life balance, and a physician-friendly workplace. He is CEO of TheHappyMD.com, where his newsletter reaches doctors in 63 countries around the world. Dr Drummond is the creator of the Burnout Prevention Video Training Series and the 1 Minute Mindfulness Program for Physicians.