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Burning Up? A Guide to Treating Heat IllnessHeat illness can quickly become a medical emergency if not promptly recognized and treated. Do you know the best ways to cool down hyperthermic patients?
August 13, 2020
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Evaluation and TreatmentBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) occurs when an increased number of prostatic stromal and epithelial cells lead to enlargement of the prostatic tissue. Learn more about the evaluation of BPH and the different medical and surgical modalities used to treat it.
August 4, 2020
Contact Dermatitis: An OverviewContact dermatitis is an inflammatory response caused by skin exposure to a noxious agent. The two main types of contact dermatitis have similar presentations. Can you differentiate their causes and identify treatment?
July 23, 2020
12 Urologic Emergencies You Need to KnowAlthough urologic emergencies are relatively uncommon, prompt diagnosis and management are essential to prevent serious complications. Do you know how to recognize and best treat these 12 emergency urologic conditions?
Lyme Disease and 4 Emerging Tick-Borne IllnessesTicks can carry and transmit a wide array of pathogens that cause disease in humans. Learn more about Lyme disease and become familiar with four emerging tick-borne illnesses.
July 10, 2020
Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Review of 3 Cases and Palliative CareMetastatic breast cancer, or stage IV or advanced breast cancer, is incurable, with a low 5-year survival. Review the symptoms/signs of metastatic spread and 3 patient cases, as well as guidelines for, barriers to, and opportunities for improvement in palliative care.
June 24, 2020
Foreign Bodies: Curious FindingsCommon, curious, and often challenging, foreign bodies carry a unique set of presentations, risks, and treatment options.
June 24, 2020
Parkinsonism: Not Just a Motor ProblemLearn more about the clinical diagnosis and current approach to management of Parkinson disease and Parkinson-plus syndromes.
June 12, 2020
10 Bug Bites You Need to KnowMost insects and arachnids are benign, but some can inflict painful injuries or transmit harmful pathogens. Learn more about how to trace skin lesions back to the bugs causing them.
June 12, 2020
E-Cigarettes: What Healthcare Professionals Need to KnowSince 2007, e-cigarettes and novel nicotine products have significantly shifted the US tobacco/nicotine market and how tobacco products are used. Improve your understanding of e-cigarettes and vaping, as well as how patients use these products and how to talk to patients about them.
June 2, 2020
Hard Hits: Blunt Force TraumaBlunt force injuries can affect multiple organ systems and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Can you identify various types of blunt force trauma, as well as potential associated complications?
May 28, 2020
12 Causes of Discolored UrineChanges in urine color may be the result of conditions as benign as the presence of excreted pigments or signal more serious processes such as infections or malignancies. Do you know the following causes of discolored urine?
May 12, 2020
All About Allergies: Be Ready for SpringIn addition to the common ragweed, other pollinating weeds (eg, Russian thistle), trees, grasses, and molds can cause seasonal allergies. Learn about the different seasonal allergens and their current treatments.
May 11, 2020
Penile Cancer: 9 Cases to Test Your KnowledgePenile cancer accounts for less than 1% of all neoplasms in North America and Europe but remains a health concern in Africa, South America, and Asia. Early recognition and appropriate treatment are crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality. Test your knowledge with these 9 cases.
April 23, 2020
Acute Stroke: Critical Findings and ManagementPrompt recognition and treatment of hemorrhagic/ischemic insults to the brain are critical to reestablishing blood flow to deprived areas and restoring neurologic function. Do you know how to best recognize and manage stroke?
David Chelmow, MD, Leo J Dunn Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
John Geibel, MD, DSc, MSc, AGAF, Vice Chair and Professor, Department of Surgery, Section of Gastrointestinal Medicine, Professor, Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Yale University School of Medicine; Director of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, Yale-New Haven Hospital
Lars J Grimm, MD, MHS, Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Duke University Medical Center
James Lee, MD, Edwin K and Anne C Weiskopf Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology, Chief, Endocrine Surgery, Vice Chairman, New Media, Founder, COACHmed, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center
David J Maron, MD, FACC, FAHA, Clinical Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular), Director, Preventive Cardiology, ISCHEMIA Trial Co-Chair/PI, Stanford University School of Medicine
Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA, Professor of Otolaryngology, Dentistry, and Engineering, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Kathy D Miller, MD, Professor of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Co-Director, Breast Cancer Program, Indiana University Simon Cancer Center
Thomas M Wheeler, MD, Chairman, Department of Pathology and Immunology, WL Moody, Jr, Professor of Pathology, Professor of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine
