If Your Patient Asks About Cancer: 9 New Facts
Find ASCO meeting highlights here, with an emphasis on primary care’s role in cancer management.
Asthma in America 2016 Survey: At-a-Glance
About 90% of asthma patients use rescue inhalers--perhaps its because nearly 60% weren't instructed at diagnosis on asthma triggers to avoid. More results, here.
The Mysterious Case of a Lumpy Newborn
Can you identify this acute widespread nodular rash on a neonate who is otherwise ready for discharge?
FDA on Metformin: OK in Some Patients with Reduced Kidney Function
FDA is requiring a class labeling change that will allow many more diabetes patients to benefit from metformin.
Pleased With Primary Care, Not With Costs
See what surveyed patients had to say about their physicians, the ACA, and the rising price of health care.
Gut Check: 10 GI Issues in the News
Check this brief slideshow for highlights of recently reported hot topics in GI research.
The Mysterious Case of the Infant with Red Cheeks
Lesions are warm to the touch; exam is unremarkable. Does mom have the answer? Do you?
10 New Findings in Pain Management
Pain management research and education efforts are making the news. Here are the latest developments.
If Your Patient Asks: Medicine in the News
8 medical stories from the popular press that your patients are reading...you should, too.
A Diabetes and Diet Update: 4 New Studies
This short slideshow highlights four new studies on eating habits that demonstrate how diet may affect patients’ health.
6 Cases of Ecchymosis: Can You ID the Causes?
The 6 cases here provide a sampling of the many possible causes of bruising and a test of your diagnostic acumen.
A Young Cuban Bruiser
Walk through this case of unexplained bruising in a young boy that proves signs and symptoms are not always what they appear to be.
Get On Top of Headaches: 10 New Findings
Headache was a hot topic at the AAN Annual Meeting, and several studies have added to the literature. This slideshow summarizes the latest.
10 Symptoms and Syndromes of Spring
Spring has sprung! Click here for the latest research about some of the more common diseases of the season.
Gnarly Nails in a Four-year old Boy
This case of "gnarly nails" takes you back to Physical Diagnosis 101. Do you recall the causes of pitting, clubbing and lines?
10 High Notes in Music as Medicine
Using music in medicine is an ancient practice. Here we review recent research efforts to better understand and apply music’s healing powers.
Two Very Sick Kids on Two Opposite Coasts
They come from opposite coasts, but their symptoms are too similar to ignore. Can you find the common thread in these cases?
More Veggies, Please: 10 New Health Facts
New US dietary guidelines emphasize the importance of vegetable consumption for stemming the tide of chronic diet-related diseases.
A Pruritic, Polygonal, Papular, Rash on a 10-year-old Boy
The eruption has become widespread over a 2-week period. Use your memory of dermatology basics to help make the diagnosis.
Medical Humor: 8 Ridiculous Sentences
And now, back by popular demand ... 8 medical sentences that could benefit from a little editing.