Volume 56 - Issue 10 - October 2016

Consultant

Photoclinic
Photoclinic
Multiple Infectious Complications in a Patient With Influenza Infection
12/06/2019
Christopher Roman, MA, MMS, PA-C; Emily R. Jones, MPAS, PA-C
A 55-year-old woman was admitted to her local hospital and immediately intubated after 5 days of worsening fever, malaise, cough, and dyspnea.
12/06/2019
Review Article
Review Article
When You Can’t Identify the Cause of a Stroke: Advanced and Specialized Tests
11/28/2019
Gregory W. Rutecki, MD
The evaluation of strokes includes MRI, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and hematologic studies.
11/28/2019
Case in Point
Case in Point
Abrupt-Onset Low Back Pain With Fever and Elevated Inflammatory Markers
11/10/2019
Aristides C.C. Avgeris, MD; Morgan C. Jordan, BA
A 73-year-old man with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, aortic stenosis, and coronary artery disease presented with left flank pain.
11/10/2019
Radiology Quiz
Radiology Quiz
Large Bowel Obstruction With Cecal Perforation: What’s the Cause?
08/25/2018
Andrew Rosenthal, MD, MBA; Claire Wunker, MD, MS-IV; Stephen Winfield, MD; Sharon Sukhdeo, MS-IV, MD; Jeremy Young, MS-IV
A 58-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 1-month history of abdominal pain.
08/25/2018
Supplements
Supplements
How Should Lipid Levels Be Managed for Persons With Diabetes?
08/27/2017
Kim A. Carmichael, MD, FACP
This Diabetes Q&A discusses common lipid disorders in patients with diabetes.
08/27/2017
Photoclinic
Photoclinic
Giant Hepatic Hemangioma
12/08/2016
Sayed K. Ali, MD, FACP; Adam-Mahdi Jaffer; Hammad Bhatti, MD
A 62-year-old man with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity presented to our clinic for a regular follow-up appointment.
12/08/2016
Dermclinic
Dermclinic
What Is the Cause of This Woman’s Perioral Rash?
10/22/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
This 40-year-old woman presented with a 2-month history of a rash around the mouth that she described as slightly itchy.
10/22/2016
Photoclinic
Photoclinic
The Sign of Leser-Trélat in Advanced Extrapulmonary Small Cell Carcinoma
10/15/2016
Qian Wang, MD; Adriana Olariu, MD; Olumuyiwa Idowu, MD; Allan Tachauer, MD; Miao Hua
A 70-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a history of right-sided chest pain of several weeks’ duration.
10/15/2016
Dermclinic
Dermclinic
What Is the Cause of This Woman’s Hand Rash?
10/08/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
This 51-year-old woman presented with a 1-year history of an itchy, tender rash in the webs and on the palms of both hands that had appeared on and off.
10/08/2016
Supplements
Supplements
Application of ACC/AHA Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines on a Community Health Center Population
10/07/2016
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in United States.
10/07/2016
Supplements
Supplements
A Man With Chest Tightness and Syncope: What’s the Best Approach?
10/07/2016
Sarika Desai, DO
A man with a history of obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia presented to the clinic with intermittent chest tightness upon exertion.
10/07/2016
Supplements
Supplements
Aspirin for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Indications, Contraindications, and the Type of Aspirin to Use
10/07/2016
Jennifer L. Currin, ARNP, PhD; Edward Shahady, MD
The guidelines for the use of aspirin can lead to confusion about prescribing or recommending it for cardiovascular disease.
10/07/2016
Supplements
Supplements
Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk: New Questions About an Ancient Therapy
10/07/2016
Welcome to this supplement to Consultant devoted to the diagnosis, management, and prevention of cardiometabolic disorders.
10/07/2016
Photoclinic
Photoclinic
Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum
10/07/2016
Lisa M. Clewner, MD
A 26-year-old healthy man presented with 3 days of increasing shortness of breath, chest tightness, and a mild, nonproductive cough.
10/07/2016
Case In Point
Case In Point
Serotonin Syndrome: A Commonly Missed, Potentially Fatal Condition
10/04/2016
Mazyar Malakouti, MD; Oscar J. Garza Ovalle, MD; Sayed K. Ali, MD, FACP
A 30-year-old man with a past medical history significant for anxiety, depression, and chronic low back pain presented to the emergency department with a 24-hour history of altered mental status, along with...
10/04/2016
Case In Point
Case In Point
An Atypical Presentation of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura With Intussusception
10/04/2016
Sarah Wood, MD; Alicia Morrison, MS-IV; Heidi Cohen, MD; Randi Sperling, DO; Liora Adler, MD
A 9-year-year old girl presented with her grandparents to the ED for intermittent crampy abdominal pain and daily nonbloody, nonbilious...
10/04/2016
What's the Take Home?
What's the Take Home?
Determining the Malignancy of a Thyroid Nodule: When Is Total Thyroidectomy Indicated?
10/04/2016
Ronald N. Rubin, MD
The epidemiology of thyroid nodules reveals clinical findings that are linked to a statistically increased cancer risk.
10/04/2016
Photo Essay
Photo Essay
A Collection of Complications Related to Drugs or Devices
10/04/2016
This article collects 4 case reports dealing with conditions related to the use of drugs or devices.
10/04/2016
Controversies in Clinical Care
Controversies in Clinical Care
Probiotics for the Prevention of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and Clostridium difficile
10/04/2016
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS; Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
JS is a 53-year-old man with a history of hypertension and dyslipidemia who presents with community-acquired pneumonia. Upon discussion, he asks whether he should also take a probiotic while also taking his...
10/04/2016
Photo Quiz
Photo Quiz
What’s Causing the Malodorous, Painful Rash on This Marine’s Heels?
10/04/2016
Robert J. Long, MD; Johannah Valentine, MD
Pitted Keratolysis is a common bacterial skin disorder characterized by crateriform pitting on the plantar surfaces in pressure-bearing locations.
10/04/2016
What's Your Diagnosis?
What's Your Diagnosis?
What’s Causing This Woman’s Painful, Itchy, Fissured Fingers and Palms?
10/04/2016
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC; Alexander K.C. Leung, MD, MBBS, FRCPC, FRCP
A 34-year-old woman presented with mildly pruritic and somewhat painful hands of approximately 6 months’ duration. She had a history of childhood atopic dermatitis.
10/04/2016
Dermclinic
Dermclinic
What Are the Lesions on This Woman’s Chin?
10/04/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
This 62-year-old woman presented for evaluation of lesions confined to her chin that had only appeared over the past 8 months.
10/04/2016
Review
Review
Rosacea: Diagnosis and Management of a Complex and Significant Disorder
10/04/2016
John E. Wolf, Jr., MD, MA
Rosacea is a common chronic cutaneous disorder of the central face. In addition to its physical discomfort, patients report a negative impact on quality of life socially, professionally, and emotionally...
10/04/2016
Review
Review
Ocular Emergencies in Primary Care: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Referral
10/04/2016
Neil Patel, MD; Gonzalo Ortiz, MS; Norberto Mancera, MD; Hershel Patel, MD
Primary care providers must quickly diagnose, make referrals, and initiate treatment for a variety of ocular conditions and diseases.
10/04/2016
Review
Review
Perioperative Immune Suppression Management in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
10/04/2016
Samuel Eisenstein, MD
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at higher risk of septic and thromboembolic complications after surgery.
10/04/2016
Editorial
Editorial
Healthy Observances and Health Care Coverage in the Month of October
10/04/2016
Each month throughout the year has its own list of observances related to health and medicine, and October is one of the richest among them.
10/04/2016
Photoclinic
Photoclinic
Azygos Lobe
01/20/2016
Amita P. Vasoya, DO; Thomas Morley, DO
A 62-year-old man presented to the emergency department from home with a change in mental status.
01/20/2016