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• FDA Drug Approvals: Health Care Practitioners -- Year in Review 2018 Are you current on FDA drug announcements during the past year? Review important FDA drug approvals in 2018.
  Medscape, January 2019
• FDA Drug Approvals: Infectious Disease -- Year in Review 2018 2018 FDA Drug approvals in infectious disease.
  Medscape, January 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Common STDs With sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates at an all-time high, it's important to stay current on best practices. Do you know key aspects associated with the most common STDs?
  Medscape, January 2019
• Deadly Skin Cancers Although many skin cancers are highly curable if detected early and appropriately treated, certain types are particularly aggressive and have a propensity for invasion and metastasis.
  January 2019
• Fingernail and Toenail Abnormalities: Nail the Diagnosis The nails of the hands and feet can provide many clues about a patient's overall health. Test your knowledge of the following fingernail and toenail abnormalities.
  January 2019
• 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
• Fast Five Quiz: HIV Recognition and Diagnosis Are you able to recognize and diagnose HIV infection using best practices and the latest guidelines? Refresh and test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, November 2018
• 10 Community-Acquired Infections From outbreaks of Legionnaires disease to the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant disorders, community-acquired infections have become an increasing focus in the healthcare community and in the media.
  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
• 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
• 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
• 6 Body Modifications and Piercing: Dermatologic Risks and Adverse Reactions Body modifications/piercings have become increasingly more mainstream over the last 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?
  October 2018
• Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers You Need to Know Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common form of human neoplasia, with millions of cases diagnosed annually. Do you know which of these cases are most likely to metastasize?
  September 2018
• Grilling & Health Risks: The Steaks Are High Cooking meats or fish over flames or very high temperatures leads to the formation of carcinogens; improper storage or preparation can result in food-borne illness; and careless grilling can result in injury. Do you know how to stay safe at the grill this summer?
  August 2018
• Fast Five Quiz: HIV More than 1.2 million Americans have HIV. Medical advances are allowing for longer lives. Do you know associated conditions to watch for and best treatment? Test yourself with our quick quiz.
  Medscape, August 2018
• FDA New Drug and Biologic Approvals, 2018 Midyear Review Are you current on new important FDA drug announcements during the past year? Review 2018's information on FDA drug approvals and changes.
  Medscape, August 2018
• Hematology/Oncology Clinical Practice Guidelines: 2018 Midyear Review Stay current on new important guidelines and recommendations for Hematology/Oncology.
  Medscape, July 2018
• Essential Diagnostic Tests Clinical Practice Guidelines (WHO, 2018) 2018 guidelines by the WHO on essential diagnostic tests.
  Medscape, June 2018
• 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.
  April 2018
• Mysterious Femur Fracture in a Middle-Aged Man A 49-year-old man with a history of osteopenia and HIV presents for follow-up after a visit to the ED 8 months ago with a midshaft femoral fracture. What likely contributed to his atypical fracture?
  Medscape, April 2018