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Foreign Bodies in the Head, Neck, Airways, and Extremities: Curious Findings Common, curious, and often challenging, foreign bodies in the head and neck, airways, and extremities carry a unique set of presentations, risks, and treatment options.
September 24, 2021
Cutaneous and Mucosal Manifestations of Viral Diseases Viral infections can cause a range of cutaneous and mucosal manifestations, from isolated lesions to generalized exanthems. Learn more about recognizing and managing the findings associated with various viruses.
September 22, 2021
You Give Me Fever: Four ”Other” Tickborne Illnesses Lyme disease isn’t the only illness linked to ticks; read on for four tickborne illnesses can also ‘give you fever’.
September 20, 2021
6 Common-to-Rare Infant Skin Conditions Although most childhood skin disorders are benign and self-limited, some can be life-threatening. Learn more about dermatoses that may be encountered in infants.
September 20, 2021
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 3, 2021
Back-to-School Viral Illnesses: 7 Classroom Contagions Over summer vacation, some children contract viral infections that they can pass on to their classmates. Do you know how to recognize and treat the viral infections discussed in this slideshow?
August 18, 2021
6 Body Modifications: Dermatologic Risks and Adverse Reactions Body modifications/piercings have become increasingly mainstream over the past 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?
July 29, 2021
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 23, 2021
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?
July 20, 2021
Bacterial Skin Infections: More Than Skin Deep Bacterial skin infections are very common, with presentations ranging from subtle to alarming. The presence of some infections can even portend serious systemic conditions.
July 19, 2021
What the Eyes Tell You: 15 Abnormalities of the Lens Lens abnormalities are associated with many conditions, and they can occur at all ages. How many of these have you seen?
June 21, 2021
Baby Belly Aches: 7 Causes of Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy Evaluating the pregnant patient with abdominal pain has inherent challenges, and even the experienced clinician must be wary. Be sure you can safely rule the most worrisome diagnoses in or out.
June 17, 2021
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 17, 2021
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 14, 2021
10 Causes of Discolored Urine You probably know many of these potential causes of discolored urine, but others are less common. Here are 10 possible culprits to consider when your patient presents with unusually colored urine.
June 9, 2021
Lyme Disease Lyme disease can cause chronic, debilitating symptoms if treatment is delayed. Do you know what to look for?
June 9, 2021

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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