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When Distress Is Failure: Pediatric Respiratory IllnessIt is paramount that clinicians understand the progression of respiratory distress and respiratory failure in children, particularly during the winter months. Learn more about causes of respiratory illness in this population, why they are more at risk than adults, and how to recognize when children in respiratory distress.
November 23, 2020
Psoriasis: Manifestations, Management Options, and MimicsPsoriasis is a multifactorial disease that may be missed where it exists and misdiagnosed where it is not. Can you recognize the major psoriasis subtypes and distinguish them from other skin lesions?
November 18, 2020
'Tis the Season for GoutHoliday-related overindulgence in certain foods and beverages—including shellfish, processed foods, and alcohol—can cause gout attacks. Test your knowledge of the “disease of kings.”
November 18, 2020
4 Technology Overuse Injuries You Should KnowTechnology overuse injuries are almost inevitable in the modern age, but the global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and resultant quarantines have led to even greater technology use, magnifying this effect. Learn about four technology overuse injuries and how to manage them.
November 13, 2020
Alcohol Abuse: Complications and ConsequencesPeople who chronically abuse alcohol are at increased risk for cirrhosis, GI bleeding, pancreatitis, cardiomyopathy, trauma, mental health disorders, and a wide variety of cancers. Learn more about the potentially devastating complications of excessive, long-term alcohol use.
October 30, 2020
Brain Lesions: 10 Cases to Test Your Management SkillsReview these 10 cases, including meningiomas, glioblastomas, and craniopharyngiomas. Based on the case histories and the associated images, can you discern the best treatment options?
October 30, 2020
Alzheimer Disease: Diagnostic ChallengesAlzheimer disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease and one of the major causes of disability in later life. Learn more about how to diagnose AD in clinical settings, especially before it reaches its end stage.
October 26, 2020
E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI): A Case StudyThe popularity of e-cigarettes and vaping products has surged in the past decade. Although they have been marketed as safe alternatives to traditional cigarettes, more recent evidence reveals pulmonary toxicity and other effects from e-cigarette vapors. Learn more about EVALI in the case study presented.
October 26, 2020
Major Depressive Disorder: Disabling and DangerousDepression is a common psychiatric condition, a leading cause of disability, and a risk factor for suicide. Learn more about distinguishing major depression from related disorders and providing appropriate treatment.
October 7, 2020
Signs of 9 Sexually Transmitted DiseasesSexually transmitted infections are a common occurrence, but many lesions can be readily mistaken for other diseases. Can you make an accurate diagnosis in these cases?
October 7, 2020
Pediatric Vaccinations: Do You Know the Recommended Schedules?Immunization plays important roles in protecting the health of children and teens and in preventing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. Do you know when to vaccinate your pediatric patients?
September 29, 2020
What's Eating You: 12 Common Intestinal ParasitesIntestinal infection with parasites that is not recognized and treated can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Do you know the tell-tale signs of parasitic invasion?
September 25, 2020
6 Body Modifications: Dermatologic Risks and Adverse ReactionsBody modifications/piercings have become increasingly more mainstream over the last few decades. However, the risks of adverse events with these procedures may be overlooked or understated. Do you recognize the following body modifications and related potential complications?
September 15, 2020
Back Pain: Find the Cause, Watch for the ComebackBetween 70% and 85% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point. The possible causes are numerous. Low back pain is the primary cause of disability in individuals younger than 50 years. How do you manage this common and troublesome problem?
September 15, 2020
Animal Bites: What You Need to KnowAnimal bites contribute significantly to US emergency department visits each year. Learn about the most common animal bites, risk factors for infection, and patient and bite wound management.
August 27, 2020
12 Travel Diseases You Need to KnowFrom Ebola to yellow fever, rising global travel is increasing travelers' exposure to severe and life-threatening disorders. Can you identify and manage the following infectious travel diseases?
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, FCAP, Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Baylor St Luke's Medical Center; WL Moody, Jr, Endowed Chair and Professor, Senior Vice Chair, Faculty Group Pathology Practice, Department of Pathology & Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine
