Reference Slideshows

• 9 Medical Oncologic Emergencies You Need to Know These nine medical emergencies in patients with cancer require quick action; here’s what you need to know to recognize them and intervene appropriately.
  July 24, 2023
• Back-to-School Illnesses: Classroom Contagions in 2023 Refresh yourself on the presentations of these common classroom illnesses as the 2023-2024 school season begins.
  July 20, 2023
• Sudden Cardiac Death Sudden cardiac death is rare in the young (< 35-40 y), but it is devastating and traumatic for survivors and their families. Learn about causes, those at risk, and investigative and management strategies.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, July 13, 2023
• Lyme Disease The nymphs of the ticks that spread Lyme disease are so small they can be mistaken for environmental particles, and some symptoms can resemble those of other illnesses. Do you know what to look for?
  July 10, 2023
• 11 Opioid-Related Emergencies: When Highs May Become Fatal The opioid epidemic contributes not only to mortality but also to a variety of organ system complications. Learn more about 11 opioid-related emergencies.
  June 30, 2023
• 7 Bug Bites You Need to Know Most insects and arachnids are benign, but some can inflict painful injuries or transmit dangerous pathogens. Learn more about the potentially harmful effects of lice, ticks, mosquitoes, and other pests.
  June 23, 2023
• 10 Travel Diseases You Need to Know Many infectious diseases are endemic to popular travel locations. Here is information on vaccinations and precautions your patients need to take to avoid illness on their next trip.
  June 13, 2023
• Identifying Lesions on Skin of Color As US population demographics change, clinicians need to be familiar with variations in the prevalence and clinical presentation of dermatologic disease in people with skin of color. Learn how to recognize various lesions on skin of color.
  June 01, 2023
• Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Review of 3 Cases and Palliative Care Metastatic breast cancer, or stage IV or advanced breast cancer, is incurable, with a low 5-year survival. Review the symptoms/signs of metastatic spread and 3 patient cases, as well as guidelines for, barriers to, and opportunities for improvement in palliative care.
  May 25, 2023
• 10 Erythema Conditions You Should Know Erythema is a common but nonspecific condition of the skin or mucous membranes that may signify inflammation, infection, injury, or skin irritation. Learn more about 10 diseases with this feature.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, May 17, 2023
• Animal Bites: What You Need to Know Animal bites contribute significantly to US emergency department visits each year. Learn about the most common animal bites and their complications.
  May 08, 2023
• A Lump in the Throat: Thyroid Cancer Thyroid cancer is the most common malignancy of the endocrine system, and the eleventh most common cancer in the United States. How familiar are you with its management?
  April 25, 2023
• Dermatologic Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies Many diseases are directly or indirectly caused by a lack of essential nutrients in the diet. Can you spot the clues on the skin and mucosal surfaces that indicate nutritional deficiencies?
  April 25, 2023
• All About Allergies: Be Ready for Spring In addition to the common ragweed, other pollinating weeds (eg, Russian thistle), trees, grasses, and molds can cause seasonal allergies. Learn about the different seasonal allergens and their current treatments.
  April 24, 2023
• Osteoporosis: A Bare-Bones Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment Osteoporosis-the most common human bone disease-is usually clinically silent until a fracture occurs. What are the best ways of detecting and managing it?
  April 21, 2023
• 10 Cases of Food Poisoning: Find the Pathogen Responsible Approximately 1 in 6 Americans will contract food poisoning this year. Review our slideshow for the signs and symptoms that can lead you to the correct diagnosis and treatment of foodborne diseases.
  April 04, 2023
• 6 Common-to-Rare Infant Skin Conditions Although most childhood skin disorders are benign and self-limited, some can be life-threatening. Learn more about dermatoses that may be encountered in infants.
  March 22, 2023
• Brain Lesions: Summaries of 10 Cases Brain lesions can produce widely diverse symptoms depending on size, type, location, and etiology. Here are 10 illuminating case summaries to review.
  March 17, 2023
• Dysuria: When It Hurts to Go With the Flow Dysuria is pain occurring from urination, typically in conjunction with inflammation and often associated with urinary frequency and urgency. Learn more about identifying and managing the various causes of this condition.
  March 10, 2023
• Cutaneous and Mucosal Manifestations of Viral Diseases Viral infections can cause a range of cutaneous and mucosal manifestations, from isolated lesions to generalized exanthems. Learn more about the findings associated with various viruses.
  February 27, 2023