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Ocular Trauma: 8 Potentially Devastating Eye Injuries Ocular injuries can be catastrophic and result in permanent vision loss. These 8 eye injuries require quick treatment to prevent devastating outcomes.
August 11, 2022
Foreign Bodies in the Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Tracts: Interesting Images Common, curious, and often challenging, foreign bodies in the GI and GU tracts carry a unique set of presentations, risks, and treatment options.
August 3, 2022
Growth Disorders: 7 Cases of a Developing Problem Abnormal growth can be the first indicator of an underlying disease process in an apparently healthy-looking youngster. Can you identify the following growth disorders and the appropriate diagnostic strategies for them?
July 27, 2022
Medically Significant Spider Bites: Which to Watch Out For Treating venomous spider bites requires knowledge of the involved species. Learn which spiders may pose a hazard to humans.
July 21, 2022
Burning Up? A Guide to Treating Heat Illness Heat illness can quickly become a medical emergency if not promptly recognized and treated. Do you know the best ways to cool down hyperthermic patients?
July 21, 2022
Testicular Disorders: Trouble Doesn't Always Come in Pairs The testes are vulnerable not only to external trauma but also to conditions such as varicocele, hydrocele, orchitis, torsion, cryptorchidism, abscesses, and testicular cancer. Learn more about recognizing and managing the causes of testicular pathology.
July 18, 2022
Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes How familiar are you with the risk factors for and common causes of sudden cardiac death in male and female athletes? Read on to learn more.
July 12, 2022
Bacterial Skin Infections: Beneath the Surface Learn the clinical signs, etiology, and management of common and potentially serious bacterial infections of the skin.
July 11, 2022
Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Review of 3 Cases and Palliative Care Metastatic 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, 2022
Lyme Disease The nymphs of the ticks that spread Lyme disease are so small they can be mistaken for environmental particles, and some symptoms can resemble those of other illnesses. Do you know what to look for?
June 15, 2022
7 Bug Bites You Need to Know Most insects and arachnids are benign, but some can inflict painful injuries or transmit dangerous pathogens. Learn more about the potentially harmful effects of lice, ticks, mosquitoes, and other pests.
June 13, 2022
Snake Envenomations: More Than Just a Bite Snake envenomation is a major public health challenge in many parts of the world, including North America. Knowledge of dangerous snake species and their geographic distribution, toxidromes, potential complications, and management are essential to making informed decisions regarding clinical care.
June 9, 2022
Monkeypox 2022: A Spreading Threat In May 2022, outbreaks of monkeypox began in multiple areas around the globe. Learn about the clinical signs, management, and further information on this infectious viral illness.
May 31, 2022
Psoriasis: Manifestations, Management, and Mimics Psoriasis 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?
May 13, 2022
Congenital Anomalies of the Genitourinary System During the elegant and complex development of the genitourinary system, a variety of congenital abnormalities can arise. Learn more about how to recognize and address these conditions.
May 12, 2022
Anal Cancer: The Fundamentals Anal cancer is fairly rare (~1-2% of all gastrointestinal cancers). Its incidence is rising in the HIV community, though it remains fairly stable in the non-HIV population. Learn about the identification and treatment of this disease, with a focus on squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the anus.
May 9, 2022

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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