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Alcohol Abuse: Don’t Drink to That People 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.
November 21, 2023
Hypothermia: The Cold Facts Hypothermia has dramatic effects on many physiologic processes and organ systems (eg, cardiovascular, neurologic). How can you best bring your patient in from the cold?
November 21, 2023
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Facts and Misconceptions Seasonal affective disorder is not a discrete disease but reflects the seasonality of affective illness. It is part of a mood cycle that also includes mania. How can you best manage this cycle?
November 15, 2023
Poisoning Clues on the Skin: 8 Cases Poisonings often manifest on the skin, with presentations that can provide vital diagnostic tips. Sinister or dangerous etiologies may be responsible for cutaneous signs. Can you correctly diagnose these 8 patients based on their dermatologic clues?
November 13, 2023
Gout for the Holidays Not all patients with preexisting hyperuricemia develop gout. How many of these questions about gout can you correctly answer?
November 9, 2023
Clues in the Oral Cavity: Are You Missing the Diagnosis? Abnormalities of the oral cavity can signal the presence of serious underlying disease. A systematic evaluation of the oral hard and soft tissues can provide clinicians with much information regarding a patient's health.
October 30, 2023
Your Unwanted Internal Pets: Intestinal Parasites (Other Than Nematodes) Some intestinal parasites are more common than others, but many have similar symptoms. Here’s what to look for when you suspect your patient has one of these unwanted visitors.
October 12, 2023
Aortic Dissection: A Double-Barreled Threat Clinical manifestations of aortic dissection are often missed on initial evaluation. Learn more about signs and symptoms to correctly identify these dangerous tears.
October 11, 2023
Body Modifications: Dermatologic Reactions and Risks Body modifications are increasingly popular and can go far beyond simple piercings and tattoos. Keep current on the latest trends, risks, and adverse events.
October 3, 2023
11 Urologic Emergencies You Need to Know Although 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 11 conditions?
September 26, 2023
Visual Findings of 9 Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a common occurrence, but many lesions can be readily mistaken for other diseases. Can you make an accurate diagnosis in these conditions?
September 19, 2023
On Strike or Working Overtime: 13 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 13 endocrine emergencies.
August 29, 2023
15 Fingernail and Toenail Abnormalities The fingernails and toenails can show evidence of general medical conditions ranging from poor nutritional status to malignancy. How many of these do you recognize?
August 17, 2023
Can't-Miss Radiographic Changes in Rheumatologic Disease Plain radiographs reveal key details to help differentiate the many forms of arthritis. What findings do you look for to make the correct initial diagnosis?
August 17, 2023
Acute Stroke: Critical Diagnostic Findings Prompt 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 stroke?
August 2, 2023
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 25, 2023

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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