September 2010

CME/CE of the Month

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Clinical Features

Common pediatric hip 
diseases in primary care

Common pediatric hip 
diseases in primary care

Raymond W. Kleposki, MSN, CPNP; Kathy Abel, MSN, CRNP; and Kriti Sehgal, BA

Left untreated, these childhood conditions could have lasting effects. Our experts explain three of the most common hip disorders you'll see.
 

Dermatology Clinic

Scaly plaques spread from head to toe

Scaly plaques spread from head to toe

Joshua Weingartner, Pamela S. Allen, MD, FAAD, and Heather Hennigan, PA-C

Five months of treatment with corticosteroids and antibiotics did not relieve the scaly rash on a man's scalp, cheeks, trunk, genitals, and legs.
 
Rash preceded by 
fever and cough

Rash preceded by 
fever and cough

Craig G. Burkhart, MD, MPH

After four days with a high fever, cough, and conjunctivitis, a child is brought to the hospital with an extensive, maculopapular rash.
 

Dermatologic Look-Alikes




Figure 1


Figure 2

Can you differentiate between these red lesions?

Two patients present with similar patches red lesions on the extremities. One thought she had ringworm (Figure 1), and the other became severely ill after getting several vaccinations before traveling to India (Figure 2). 

What are your diagnoses?


CME SPOTLIGHT
CME Credit from JAAPA
CME Articles
Hip resurfacing: A fresh look at an alternative to total joint arthroplasty

Stress management: Helping patients to find effective coping strategies

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CME Posttest: Stress management; Hip resurfacing

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CME SPOTLIGHT

Adults with ADHD: Making Exam Room Decisions

20.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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