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Keys to Diagnosing Broken Heart Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) Takotsubo cardiomyopathy ("broken heart syndrome") is a transient cardiac syndrome that mimics acute coronary syndrome. Do you know how to recognize this condition in your patients?
October 29, 2019
Animal Bites: What You Need to Know Animal 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.
October 28, 2019
Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes Among athletes who suffer sudden cardiac death in the United States, one in 15,000 occurs in recreational runners, one in 50,000 occurs in marathon runners, and one in 100,000 occurs in high school athletes. How can you help prevent these occurrences?
October 15, 2019
Tattoo Skin Reactions: Allergies and Infections Decorative tattoos have become increasingly popular around the world--accompanied by a rise in related complications. Can you identify the following tattoo skin reactions?
October 10, 2019
Mole or Melanoma? Test Yourself With These Suspicious Lesions Melanoma accounts for fewer than 5% of skin cancer cases but most skin cancer-related deaths. Early detection is the best means of reducing mortality. Can you correctly diagnose these skin lesions?
September 30, 2019
Kawasaki Disease: Do You Know the Signs? Kawasaki disease is an autoimmune illness of unknown etiology that is now the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Do you know the specific criteria for diagnosis?
September 25, 2019
5 Arthropod Envenomations: From Benign Bites to Serious Stings Arthropod envenomations are common occurrences that can cause pain and localized irritation, as well as more severe events, such as the development of dangerous necrotic lesions and life-threatening allergic reactions. Do you know how to best treat these bites and stings?
September 3, 2019
9 Causes of Altered Mental Status in the Elderly Altered mental status is a broad category applied to geriatric patients with a change in cognition or level of consciousness. Learn more about nine causes of changes in mental status in the elderly.
August 29, 2019
Hidden Heart Disease: 19 Dermatologic Clues You Should Know Cardiac diseases often have cutaneous manifestations. Are you able to correctly diagnose these patients based on their dermatologic presentations?
August 29, 2019
Urinary Tract Infections: A Spectrum of Pathologies and Challenges Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common healthcare issues, ranging in severity from uncomplicated cystitis to pyelonephritis to renal abscesses. Learn more about causes, complications, and management of UTIs and their related conditions.
August 26, 2019
Back-to-School Illnesses: 15 Classroom Contagions What some schoolchildren did on their summer vacation was to contract infections or infestations that they can pass on to their classmates. Do you know how to recognize and treat them?
August 12, 2019
14 Rashes You Need to Know: Common Dermatologic Diagnoses Skin rashes are common patient complaints. Although many symptoms overlap, there are identifiable factors for each disease. Can you identify these rashes?
August 8, 2019
Medically Significant Spider Bites: Keys to Diagnosis and Treatment Treating venomous spider bites requires knowledge of the involved species. Test your know-how and learn management steps specific to each spider.
July 25, 2019
11 Opiate-Related Emergencies: When Highs May Become Fatal The opiate epidemic contributes not only to mortality but also to a variety of organ system complications. Emergency personnel and other healthcare clinicians must be ready to diagnose and treat the many conditions that can be precipitated by opiate abuse, especially IVDA/IDU. Learn more about 11 opiate-related emergencies.
July 25, 2019
13 Travel Diseases You Need to Know From 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?
July 17, 2019
On Strike or Working Overtime: 12 Endocrine Emergencies Endocrine emergencies are relatively uncommon but potentially fatal conditions that can be challenging to diagnose and treat. Learn to correctly identify and appropriately address the following 12 endocrine emergencies.
July 12, 2019

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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, Chairman, Department of Pathology and Immunology, WL Moody, Jr, Professor of Pathology, Professor of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine

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