Inflammatory Bowel Disease: True or False?
True or False: Surgical removal of the colon will cure ulcerative colitis without significant long-term sequelae. Answer and 4 more statement challenges, here. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 20, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ted W James, MD Tags: Gastrointestinal Disorders Source Type: news
Early Menopause Linked to Shorter Life and Diabetes
Researchers found that women who experience early menopause do not live as long and experience more years with type 2 diabetes mellitus. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 15, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gregory M. Weiss, MD Tags: Women ' s Health Source Type: news
Estradiol Levels Predict Fracture Risk During the Menopausal Transition
Authors of a new study found that estradiol levels can be used to predict fracture risk among women during the menopausal transition. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 15, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gregory M. Weiss, MD Tags: Women ' s Health Source Type: news
3 New Diabetes Studies, in Brief
Findings: a heart-healthy lifestyle reduces DM risk; 1 egg a day may protect against T2DM; and a new genetic risk score may improve DM diagnosis. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 14, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mark L. Fuerst Tags: Diabetes Diabetes Type 2 T2 Diabetes Source Type: news
Pregabalin vs Gabapentin: A 10-question Quiz
Gabapentin and pregabalin have become popular alternatives to opioids for pain management. See what you really know with our quick quiz. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 14, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Steven King, MD, MS Tags: Pain Source Type: news
The Measles Vaccine: If a Patient Asks, How Would You Answer?
The measles outbreak shows no signs of slowing. Are you prepared to answer questions on vaccination from patients and parents? This 5-question quiz may help. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 13, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Terry Brenneman, MD Tags: Immunization Source Type: news
Hep C Can Be Eliminated by 2030, Worldwide
A new study models the impact of 4 key public health interventions on global HCV burden to see if WHO elimination targets are realistic. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 12, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mark L. Fuerst Tags: Hepatitis C Source Type: news
Asthma-COPD Overlap: A 5-question Quiz
Take our 5-question quiz to find out what you know about the intersection of these frequently misunderstood disorders. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 12, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leo Robert Tags: COPD Quiz Source Type: news
HCV/HIV-coinfected Patients Recover Liver Function with All-oral DAA Therapy
A first-of-its-kind study found that among cirrhosis patients with and without HIV-coinfection, liver function improved>50% in each cohort. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 12, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mark L. Fuerst Tags: Hepatitis C HIV AIDS Source Type: news
Hypoxia and Normal Chest X-ray in a Young Woman
The 32-year-old presents to the ED after 2 hours of acute nonpleuritic dyspnea--a first-ever episode. How would you proceed? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 9, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Brady Pregerson, MD Source Type: news
5 Head-Scratching Prescriptions Sent to the Pharmacy
Unclear prescriptions can trigger a cascade of serious events. See if these 5 caught by one pharmacy team look familiar, and beware. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 8, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alex Evans, PharmD, BCGP Source Type: news
Measles: Name 5 Key Signs and Symptoms
The 2019 measles virus is spreading at an alarming rate. Some young docs may never have seen an actual case. Can you name the 5 key signs/symptoms? Find out wiht our short quiz. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 8, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: news
Ketamine as an Analgesic: An 11-question Quiz
Ketamine as an analgesic has been the subject of much debate. Find out what you know with our 11-question quiz. ( ©Peerayot/Shutterstock.com) (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 8, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: news
Ketamine as an Analgesic: An 11-question Quiz
Ketamine as an analgesic has been the subject of a great deal of debate – how much do you know about it? Take our 11-question quiz to find out.
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Source: ConsultantLive - February 8, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: news
