The tendency of nephrolithiasis to recur underscores the importance of prevention, which requires an understanding of the pathophysiology and risk factors associated with stone formation. These are...
A 31-year-old man seeks evaluation of a pruritic papular eruption on his trunk of 2 weeks’ duration. He denies fever, malaise, and medication use.
A 10-year-old boy presents with a 10-day history of a worsening rash on his nose. The patient says that the area is slightly itchy and a little tender. ...
ABSTRACT: The hallmarks of an eating disorder are disturbed eating behaviors (eg, binge eating, compulsive eating, and purging), dissatisfaction with body image, and medical or psychiatric comorbidities....
<p>Cocaine abuse can be dangerous, deforming, and fatal. Among the host of adverse effects are an association with hepatitis C followed by cirrhosis, as well as aortic dissection,&nbsp;seizures,...
<p>2 cases of adults with MRSA infections complicated by left transverse, sagittal cerebral venous thromboses with septic emboli to the lungs and bilateral iliac vein thrombosis,...
<p>Although the prevalence of intimate partner&nbsp;violence in the United States is arousing increased alarm, its importance as a&nbsp;<em>medical</em>&nbsp;issue is less...
A 61-year-old man presents with swelling and discoloration of his face and neck of several weeks’ duration. He noted tightness of his shirt and tie, which has worsened.
<p>I&nbsp;have reached a select milestone: I receive&nbsp;<em>AARP</em>&nbsp;magazine. I guess I can confess&nbsp;that I am no longer a “spring chicken.” Also...
