From Medscape Drugs & Diseases - Pathology & Lab Medicine

• Fast Five Quiz: Breast Cancer Genetics Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2, as well as other genes and syndromes, are associated with an increased risk for breast cancer. Test your knowledge of the genetics of breast cancer with this short quiz.
  Medscape, December 2018
• Fast Five Quiz: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Diagnosis Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal-recessive disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness. Test your familiarity with SMA types and diagnosis with this quiz.
  Medscape, December 2018
• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines (2018) 2018 guidelines on non-small cell lung cancer by the SEOM.
  Medscape, December 2018
• 11 Common-to-Rare Infant Skin Conditions Most newborn rashes are benign and require no treatment. Other infant skin conditions, however, need extensive evaluation and close follow-up to ensure the best possible outcomes.
  December 2018
• Alcohol Abuse: Complications and Consequences 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.
  December 2018
• Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Clinical Practice Guidelines (2018) 2018 guidelines by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
  Medscape, November 2018
• What's Eating You: 12 Common Intestinal Parasites Intestinal 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?
  November 2018
• 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.
  November 2018
• Adrenocortical Carcinoma Clinical Practice Guidelines (2018) 2018 guidelines by the European Society of Endocrinology for the management of adrenocortical carcinoma.
  Medscape, November 2018
• Bone Sarcoma Clinical Practice Guidelines (2018) 2018 guidelines on bone sarcoma by the European Society for Medical Oncology, European Reference Network for Paediatric Cancers, European network for Rare adult solid Cancer.
  Medscape, November 2018
• Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines (2018) 2018 guidelines on metastatic non-small cell lung cancer by the European Society for Medical Oncology.
  Medscape, November 2018
• 31 Signs of Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually 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 2018
• 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 2018
• Fast Five Quiz: Inherited Conditions Many disorders and conditions can be traced to parents and grandparents. Are you familiar with key aspects of common familially inherited conditions? Test yourself with this short quiz.
  Medscape, October 2018
• A 70-Year-Old Man With Deteriorating Mental Status and Pain A 70-year-old man presents to the ED with generalized abdominal pain and a 4-day history of progressive distention. He has not had a bowel movement in 2 days. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape, October 2018
• A 68-Year-Old Woman With Weight Loss and Abdominal Pain A 68-year-old woman presents with nausea, vomiting, and diffuse abdominal pain. She reports a 30-lb weight loss over the past 3 to 4 weeks. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, October 2018
• 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?
  October 2018
• Altered Mental Status in a Young Man Picked Up On the Street A 33-year-old man is brought to the ED with altered mental status. The patient has a very high temp and has admitted to using cocaine. What is the potentially life-threatening finding on the ECG?
  Medscape, October 2018
• An 8-Month History of Vague Systemic Symptoms A 43-year-old man presents with abdominal pain, severe intermittent headaches, subjective fever, chills, weakness, reduced appetite, and a 30-lb weight loss over the last few months. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape, October 2018
• CNS Leukemia Treatment Clinical Practice Guidelines (2018) 2018 guidelines on the treatment of CNS Leukemia by the ILROG.
  Medscape, September 2018