PA misses a fatal condition
A college student collapses and is rushed to the emergency department after her symptoms were misdiagnosed three times.
Hematology/Oncology
Anticoagulation therapy in cancer patients
At what platelet count can I safely initiate long-term anticoagulation with warfarin (Coumadin) in cancer patients with thrombocytopenia and persistent atrial fibrillation?
Iron deficiency anemia in a vegetarian
What is the best way to treat true iron deficiency anemia in a vegetarian without inducing constipation or epigastric discomfort? The patient, a 24-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and underwent gastric bypass surgery more than a year ago. I usually recommend that my patients take iron 325 mg with vitamin C 500…
Muscle soreness in a fit young woman
The patient exercised regularly, so what caused swelling and soreness after a single exercise class?
What you can learn from RBC analysis
Most anemia is diagnosed from screening a complete blood count (CBC). A prediction rule using the CBC and serum ferritin can help identify the type.
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