The incidence of Crohn disease is increasing in the US. Experts outline the risk factors, pathophysiology, and symptoms of Crohn disease as well as strategies for diagnosis and treatment of this disease in the primary care setting.
Most cysts, tumors, and other lesions on the hand and wrist can be diagnosed in your office. A trio of experts provides step-by-step guidance. This is the first of a two-part series. Part 2 will appear in the April issue. Primary-care clinicians are frequently the first medical professionals to examine patients with bumps and abnormal…