Skin Signs of STDs—A Photo Quiz
6 sexually transmitted infections—6 decisions. Test your skills. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 4, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Comprehensive STD Testing Improves Patient Outcomes
“STD organisms are all part of an ecological pool that simply share one thing in common: sex," says the author of a new study. Testing for all important STD pathogens is the only way to detect all agents that might be involved in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Details here. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 4, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
“Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Light”
HIV infection had ravaged Amber's immune system, but has never touched her spirit. Here, Amber's story told by the physician who continues to walk with her. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 3, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Doctoring to the No-Shows
The patient who doesn't show is more than likely one of the "walking time bombs of medical calamity" that drain the healthcare system's resources. Dually-trained family physician/psychiatrist Erik Vanderlip, MD, wonders about his own relief when Mr M misses his 3rd clinic visit in a row. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 2, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Growing Pains?
Has this teen been abused? Cast your votes and see if you’ve answered this and the 4 other questions in this week’s quiz correctly. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 2, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Colon Cancer Prevention: What Works?
Patients learn every day about the next big preventive measure they can take to protect them against cancer. What would you tell this middle-aged woman? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 1, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Negotiating Care: A Learned Skill
Discussing care decisions and agreeing on how to go forward is a skill that can be learned -- by physicians and patients alike. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 1, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Brain and Nervous System Disorders: 11 Things to Keep in Mind
Neurological disorders have been considered a significant threat to public health for some time. Take a look at these facts and figures. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 1, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Implantable Device for Sleep Apnea Therapy?
Researchers saw significant results, including a 56% reduction in overall apnea events per hour and a more than 80% reduction in CSA events. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 1, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
What Does “Affordable Care” Mean to You, Doctor?
You have a platform here to share with your colleagues your hopes and concerns about the impact of the Affordable Care Act on your practice. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - September 30, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Giant Fundic Gland Polyp
Fundic gland polyps are the most common form of gastric polyps. Giant FGPs, however, are extremely rare. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - September 30, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
ID Sleep Apnea to Avoid Postop Complications
Identifying and managing unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea before surgery can improve postoperative airway function. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - September 30, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Verucca—or Something Else?
The differential diagnosis consists of psoriasis, wart, eczema, squamous cell carcinoma in situ, and prurigo nodularis. What’s your diagnosis? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - September 27, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Should Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci in Stool Be Treated?
Yes or no? Why or why not? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - September 27, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Clearing Up Infections—A Photo Quiz
Some of the signs of infection are patho-gnomonic, but not many, so careful patient evaluation often is needed. This week’s photo quiz offers a variety of presentations to test your diagnostic acumen. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - September 27, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
