Arthralgias After Cancer
Pam was a 54-year-old woman who had recently been diagnosed with endometrial and ovarian cancer.
All articles by Jill Purtee, CPNP, Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP
Cat Scratch Disease in a Young Girl
A normally healthy 7-year-old female complained of “not feeling good,” and her pediatrician noted that she had a unilateral lymphadenopathy in her right axilla.
Postobstruction diuresis
Mr J was an 89-year-old man with a long history of problems voiding due to increasing benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Fever, chills, and nausea after beginning long-acting reversible contraception
During presentation to the emergency department, she was found to have a white blood cell count of 18,000 with a left shift, urinalysis positive for leukocytes and nitrites.
Wilms tumor in a child
A 2-year-old boy was having worsening daily episodes of explosive diarrhea. He had no fevers, and his appetite and diet were unchanged.
A man with sneezing fits
There was no warning, he had no allergies, and they were not associated with any cold symptoms or other conditions.
Pulsatile tinnitus: a pounding sound inside the ear
In this case, the patient not only subsequently had a stroke 2 years later, but he also required coronary artery bypass surgery within 5 years.
Military sexual trauma: A primer for clinicians
Military sexual trauma includes any sexual activity in which a service member is involved against his or her will, ranging from sexual harassment to rape.
Copper: A metal for osteoarthritic pain management
Oral copper supplements are not recommended unless extensive metabolic testing shows a true copper deficiency.
Kefir: A natural probiotic with vitamins, minerals, and proteins
Commercially prepared kefir is considered to be safe, mainly as a result of the pasteurization process that is required for dairy products.
