Abdominal Obesity Associated With Increased Risk for Ischemic Stroke
Increased waist-to-hip ratio is associated with a higher risk for ischemic stroke and may predict stroke risk more accurately than measures of body mass index.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Nodules on the Arm and Leg
Case 1 A 67-year-old man presents with 2 nodules on his elbow. He has never had any skin conditions but 2 years previously was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which he manages with methotrexate and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The nodules are uncomfortable and aesthetically displeasing, but they are not painful. On examination, 2 large, firm, skin-colored…
Social Media Post Prompts Firing
An RN’s post online violates a patient’s privacy, and she is fired.
Implementation of a Screening Questionnaire for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Electronic Medical Record
Patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have been shown to have numerous cognitive disturbances, which can lead to poor work performance, work errors, and poor quality of life.
The Fine Art of Administering a Tuberculin Skin Test
When administered correctly, the Mantoux test can be an invaluable tool for the detection of tuberculosis.
Diagnosing and Managing Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is the most common male breast disease, occurring in up to 57% of men.
Rethinking Prescribing Diclegis
Diclegis is the only FDA-approved prescription medication for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy that is classified as Category A (safe for mom an baby). Before writing a prescription, consider the price tag.
Verruca Vulgaris Treatment
I always recommend candida albicans skin antigen test injections for patients who are not responding well to liquid nitrogen +/- paring for verruca vulgaris.
Poison Ivy Prevention
Always wear gloves to protect the skin from exposure to poison ivy, and remove them before touching anything.
Cutis Rhomboidalis
A 78-year-old man presented with thickened, heavily lined skin on his posterior neck that had been present for an indeterminate period of time.
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