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• Skill Checkup: Carpal Tunnel Steroid Injection   Steroid injection has been shown to reduce short-term symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Review the proper technique, including images and video, and take a short self-assessment.
  Medscape, October 2019
• Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes Among athletes who suffer sudden cardiac death in the United States, one in 15,000 occurs in recreational runners, one in 50,000 occurs in marathon runners, and one in 100,000 occurs in high school athletes. How can you help prevent these occurrences?
  October 2019
• A 16-Year-Old Girl With Severe Abdominal Pain After a Hug A 16-year-old girl presents with severe abdominal pain following a hug. The pain is sharp, constant, intense in the right upper quadrant, and radiates to her right shoulder. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, October 2019
• 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 2019
• Skill Checkup: Subungual Hematoma Drainage   Subungual hematomas are common nail bed injuries. Drainage can be performed to relieve discomfort. Review the proper technique, including videos, and take a short self-assessment.
  Medscape, October 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis How much do you know about secondary progressive multiple sclerosis? Check your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, October 2019
• Kawasaki Disease: Do You Know the Signs? Kawasaki disease is an autoimmune illness of unknown etiology that is now the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Do you know the specific criteria for diagnosis?
  September 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Heart Failure Presentation and Diagnosis Do you know appropriate testing and diagnostic criteria for heart failure? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, September 2019
• A 36-Year-Old Woman With a Worsening Cough and Hearing Loss A 36-year-old woman had a worsening cough and a decrease in hearing that has been subtle over the past 6 months. Can you make this challenging diagnosis?
  Medscape, September 2019
• Thrombotic and Bleeding Risk Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019) 2019 guidelines by the Society of Interventional Radiology on the periprocedural management of thrombotic and bleeding risk in patients undergoing percutaneous image-guided interventions.
  Medscape, August 2019
• Biomarkers for Early-Stage Invasive Breast Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines (ASCO, 2019) 2019 focused updates by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) on the use of biomarkers for decision making regarding adjuvant systemic treatment of early-stage invasive breast cancer in women.
  Medscape, August 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: CIDP Presentation and Diagnosis How much do you know about the presentation and diagnosis of CIDP? Take our short quiz to find out.
  Medscape, August 2019
• 9 Causes of Altered Mental Status in the Elderly Altered mental status is a broad category applied to geriatric patients with a change in cognition or level of consciousness. Learn more about nine causes of changes in mental status in the elderly.
  August 2019
• Urinary Tract Infections: A Spectrum of Pathologies and Challenges Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common healthcare issues, ranging in severity from uncomplicated cystitis to pyelonephritis to renal abscesses. Learn more about causes, complications, and management of UTIs and their related conditions.
  August 2019
• A 22-Year-Old Man Who Lost Consciousness Climbing Stairs A 22-year-old man presents after he lost consciousness while climbing a flight of stairs. He claims that this is the first such incident. Are you able to solve this challenging case?
  Medscape, August 2019
• ACS Cancer Screening Guidelines (2019) 2019 guidelines on cancer screening by the American Cancer Society.
  Medscape, August 2019
• Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019) 2019 clinical practice guidelines on chronic limb-threatening ischemia by the Society for Vascular Surgery, European Society for Vascular Surgery, and World Federation of Vascular Societies.
  Medscape, July 2019
• A 38-Year-Old Woman With Debilitating Premenstrual Pain A woman presents with a 2-year history of an abdominal wall mass that has recently enlarged in size, with associated soreness and pain, and a 3-year history of menstrual issues. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape, July 2019
• 11 Opiate-Related Emergencies: When Highs May Become Fatal The opiate epidemic contributes not only to mortality but also to a variety of organ system complications. Emergency personnel and other healthcare clinicians must be ready to diagnose and treat the many conditions that can be precipitated by opiate abuse, especially IVDA/IDU. Learn more about 11 opiate-related emergencies.
  July 2019
• 13 Travel Diseases You Need to Know From Ebola to yellow fever, rising global travel is increasing travelers' exposure to severe and life-threatening disorders. Can you identify and manage the following infectious travel diseases?
  July 2019