Alcohol Abuse: Don’t Drink to That 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.

November 2023

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 2023

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Facts and Misconceptions Seasonal affective disorder is not a discrete disease but reflects the seasonality of affective illness. It is part of a mood cycle that also includes mania. How can you best manage this cycle?

November 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 2023

Gout for the Holidays Not all patients with preexisting hyperuricemia develop gout. How many of these questions about gout can you correctly answer?

November 2023

Clues in the Oral Cavity: Are You Missing the Diagnosis? Abnormalities of the oral cavity can signal the presence of serious underlying disease. A systematic evaluation of the oral hard and soft tissues can provide clinicians with much information regarding a patient's health.

October 2023

Your Unwanted Internal Pets: Intestinal Parasites (Other Than Nematodes) Some intestinal parasites are more common than others, but many have similar symptoms. Here’s what to look for when you suspect your patient has one of these unwanted visitors.

October 2023

Aortic Dissection: A Double-Barreled Threat Clinical manifestations of aortic dissection are often missed on initial evaluation. Learn more about signs and symptoms to correctly identify these dangerous tears.

October 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 2023

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 2023

Visual Findings of 9 Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a common occurrence, but many lesions can be readily mistaken for other diseases. Can you make an accurate diagnosis in these conditions?

September 2023

On Strike or Working Overtime: 13 Endocrine Emergencies Endocrine emergencies are relatively uncommon but potentially fatal conditions that can be challenging to diagnose and treat. Learn to correctly identify and appropriately address the following 13 endocrine emergencies.

August 2023

15 Fingernail and Toenail Abnormalities The fingernails and toenails can show evidence of general medical conditions ranging from poor nutritional status to malignancy. How many of these do you recognize?

August 2023

Can't-Miss Radiographic Changes in Rheumatologic Disease Plain radiographs reveal key details to help differentiate the many forms of arthritis. What findings do you look for to make the correct initial diagnosis?

August 2023

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?

August 2023

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 2023