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• 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
• 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
• FDA Drug Approvals Q3 2023 Stay current on FDA drug approvals July-September 2023
  Medscape, November 10, 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 03, 2023
• Hair Loss and Clitoromegaly in a 32-Year-Old A 32-year-old woman presents with hair loss on her scalp and a deepening voice. Her medical history includes hypertension. A pelvic examination reveals clitoromegaly. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 17, 2023
• 11 Opioid-Related Emergencies: When Highs May Become Fatal The opioid epidemic contributes not only to mortality but also to a variety of organ system complications. Learn more about 11 opioid-related emergencies.
  June 30, 2023
• A 46-Year-Old Smoker With Neck Swelling, Fever, and Delirium A 46-year-old smoker with multiple health issues presents to the ED with fever and painful neck swelling. He is confused and drowsy. What do you think is causing his symptoms?
  Medscape, June 16, 2023
• Identifying Lesions on Skin of Color As US population demographics change, clinicians need to be familiar with variations in the prevalence and clinical presentation of dermatologic disease in people with skin of color. Learn how to recognize various lesions on skin of color.
  June 01, 2023
• 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.
  May 25, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Cellulitis Do you know what is recommended for cellulitis treatment, as well as indications, contraindications, and adverse events? Test yourself with a short quiz.
  Medscape, May 22, 2023
• 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 and their complications.
  May 08, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Risk Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection How much do you know about risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 reinfection? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, April 14, 2023
• A Scalp Wound That Won’t Heal on a Retired Construction Worker A retired construction worker presents with a nonhealing scalp wound. He has occasional blistering and unsuccessfully treated the wound with an over-the-counter ointment. What’s the diagnosis?
  Medscape, March 06, 2023
• FDA Approvals, Highlights, and Summaries Stay current on FDA drug approvals in 2023
  Medscape, March 02, 2023
• Eight Skin Rashes You Need to Know Skin rashes are common patient complaints. Although many symptoms overlap, there are identifiable factors for each disease. Can you identify these rashes?
  February 20, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: The Recurrence Risks for Breast Cancer How much do you know about the recurrence risks for breast cancer? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, February 06, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Management How much do you know about the management of hidradenitis suppurativa? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, January 27, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: High-Risk Assessment of Early Breast Cancer Do you know the key aspects of risk assessment and their implications in early breast cancer? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, January 17, 2023
• Bell Palsy: Diagnosis and Management Bell palsy is a condition with an often-complicated diagnosis and is sometimes idiopathic in nature. Here is a brief guide to the causes, identification, and treatment of Bell palsy.
  January 16, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma How much do you know about relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, January 12, 2023