GI Case Quiz: Inactive UC and Elevated LFTs in a Middle-aged Man
The patient reports mild fatigue and pruritis but denies jaundice, scleral icterus, abdominal swelling. What ’s your impression? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - December 3, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ted W. James, MD Tags: Gastrointestinal Disorders Source Type: news
Hypertension Rx: Start Strong to Stay Strong
Under what circumstance/s is it appropriate to initiate treatment for hypertension with a single drug (followed by titration, additional agents)? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 30, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gregory W. Rutecki, MD Tags: Cardiovascular Diseases Hypertension Source Type: news
Liver Meeting 2018: 3 Hep C Study Highlights
Find out: why HIV-infected hearts can be viable for non-infected recipients; why screening pregnant women for HIV is worth it; and, how even injection drug users can achieve SVR. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 30, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Andrew Bowser Tags: Hepatitis C Source Type: news
Liver Meeting 2018: Hep C Highlights
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Source: ConsultantLive - November 30, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Andrew Bowser Tags: Hepatitis C Source Type: news
Top 5 HIV Apps for Primary Care Providers
What are the top 5 HIV/AIDS apps that both physicians and patients can use? Scroll through our new slideshow to find out. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 30, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ted W. James, MD Tags: HIV AIDS Source Type: news
Persistent Pruritis and Progressive Fatigue in a 42-year-old Woman
The patient also has a 2-year history of elevated ALP. Results of MRCP and liver biopsy guide next steps. What ' s your choice? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 29, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ted W. James, MD Tags: Gastrointestinal Disorders Source Type: news
Persistent Pruritis and Progressive Fatigue in a 42-year-old Woman
A 42-year-old woman presents with 1 year of diffuse itching and progressive fatigue. On review of her chart you note a 2-year history of elevated alkaline phosphatase. Her current laboratory results are notable for: (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 29, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ted W. James, MD Tags: Gastrointestinal Disorders Source Type: news
A Severe Asthma Pop Quiz: 5 Tricky Questions
Sample: What are the 3 most common biomarkers used when considering which biologic medication to use in severe asthma? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 27, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: C. Andrew Schroeder, MD Tags: Asthma Source Type: news
COPD Guidelines Quiz: Mining for GOLD
Updates in 2018 yielded a wealth of valuable information. Take this brief test to find out how much you know. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 26, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leo Robert Tags: COPD Quiz Source Type: news
Arrhythmia after an Energy Drink: SVT?
ECG Challenge: A 32-year-old woman is brought by ambulance to the ED. She is having palpitations after consuming 2 energy drinks. What ' s your ECG read? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 26, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Brady Pregerson, MD Tags: Cardiovascular Diseases Source Type: news
AHA Abstract Wrap-up: Smoking, Cessation, and TV Behavior
Three abstracts from AHA 2018 shed light on long-term impacts of smoking (and cessation) on CV disease and how CV disease influences sedentary behavior. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 21, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gregory M. Weiss, MD Tags: Cardiovascular Disease Source Type: news
Slightly Strange Medicine: 10 New Findings That May Shock
Air filters for cardioprotection, the growing menace of superbugs, and 8 other new findings in medicine that may shock you. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 21, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leo Robert Source Type: news
Opioids, Suicide, and Pain: An 11-question Quiz
With deaths attributed to opioids increasing, some experts question if they are all accidental overdoses? Or could some be suicides? Does chronic pain play a role? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 16, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Steven King, MD, MS Source Type: news
Gout and CKD: A Common, Complicated Combination
What are the dos and don ' ts when treating gout patients with chronic kidney disease? Take our 4-question quiz to find out. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 15, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gregory W. Rutecki, MD Source Type: news
Dermatoses of Childhood: 7 Photoclinic Cases
Can you diagnose these 7 cases of dermatoses? Scroll through our Photoclinic to find out. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - November 14, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Robert B. Blereau, MD Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
