Chest pain in a woman
A woman has a myocardial infarction after her chest symptoms are misdiagnosed as acid reflux.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Picking cherries leads to a case of pseudohyperglycemia
The elevated blood glucose measurement was associated with the presence of fructose on the patient’s fingers from picking cherries.
Premature thelarche in a young girl
Premature thelarche can often be confused with precocious puberty and will resolve over time without intervention.
Educating patients on the proper use of contraception
Unplanned pregnancies can occur when a patient misunderstands the proper use of contraception.
Monitoring vital signs and exercise
Asking for a patient’s exercise regimen should be incorporated when checking for basic vital signs.
Diagnosing Lyme disease in the early clinical stages
Early Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosis, and a negative blood test does not completely rule out the possibility of Lyme disease.
Teen pregnancy prevention program
The program strives to modify teen attitudes toward sexuality and bring about life-changing behavior.
Drone-delivered health care in rural Appalachia
Nurse practitioners make history with the first FAA-approved drone delivery of medications in the United States.
Cloves effective for treating oral cavity pain
Cloves, most commonly known in foods, are also excellent sources for treating pain in the oral cavity.
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy: an overview
Often underreported and undertreated, outcomes can be improved in this condition with appropriate screening and diagnosis.
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