Diseases & Conditions - Medscape Reference

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Please confirm that you would like to log out of Medscape.If you log out, you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit.Log outCancel 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. June 24, 2020 Common, curious, and often challenging, foreign bodies carry a unique set of presentations, risks, and treatment options. June 24, 2020 Learn more about the clinical diagnosis and current approach to management of Parkinson disease and Parkinson-plus syndromes. June 12, 2020 Most insects and arachnids are benign, but some can inflict painful injuries or transmit harmful pathogens. Learn more about how to trace skin lesions back to the bugs causing them. June 12, 2020 Since 2007, e-cigarettes and novel nicotine products have significantly shifted the US tobacco/nicotine market and how tobacco products are used. Improve your understanding of e-cigarettes and vaping, as well as how patients use these products and how to talk to patients about them. June 2, 2020 Blunt force injuries can affect multiple organ systems and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Can you identify various types of blunt force trauma, as well as potential associated complications? May 28, 2020 Changes in urine color may be the result of conditions as benign as the presence of excreted pigments or signal more serious processes such as infections or malignancies. Do you know the following causes of discolored urine? May 12, 2020 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. May 11, 2020 Penile cancer accounts for less than 1% of all neoplasms in North America and Europe but remains a health concern in Africa, South America, and Asia. Early recognition and appropriate treatment are crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality. Test your knowledge with these 9 cases. April 23, 2020 Prompt recognition and treatment of hemorrhagic/ischemic insults to the brain are critical to reestablishing blood flow to deprived areas and restoring neurologic function. Do you know how to best recognize and manage stroke? April 21, 2020 The emergence of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 [2019-nCoV]) during a December 2019 outbreak of respiratory illnesses in Wuhan, China, has become an expanding pandemic. Ongoing prevention, monitoring, rapid testing, and public health awareness are crucial for curbing transmission and gauging illness severity. Read on to learn more. April 2, 2020 Most newborn rashes are benign and require no treatment. Other infant skin conditions, however, need extensive evaluation and close follow-up to ensure the best possible outcomes. March 17, 2020 The nails of the hands and feet can provide many clues about a patient's overall health. Test your knowledge of the following fingernail and toenail abnormalities. March 13, 2020 The disorders collectively referred to as myopathies can have varied clinical presentations. Learn more about how to distinguish them from each other and from conditions such as peripheral neuropathy and neuromuscular junction disorders. March 5, 2020 Viral infections can cause a range of cutaneous and mucosal manifestations, from isolated lesions to generalized exanthems. Learn more about recognizing and managing the findings associated with various viruses. March 4, 2020 Primary brain tumors are the second most common group of malignancies affecting children (after leukemia) and are a leading cause of mortality. Learn more about diagnosing these potentially deadly disorders. February 21, 2020 David Chelmow, MD, Leo J Dunn Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center John Geibel, MD, DSc, MSc, AGAF, Vice Chair and Professor, Department of Surgery, Section of Gastrointestinal Medicine, Professor, Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Yale University School of Medicine; Director of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, Yale-New Haven Hospital Lars J Grimm, MD, MHS, Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Duke University Medical Center James Lee, MD, Edwin K and Anne C Weiskopf Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology, Chief, Endocrine Surgery, Vice Chairman, New Media, Founder, COACHmed, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center David J Maron, MD, FACC, FAHA, Clinical Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular), Director, Preventive Cardiology, ISCHEMIA Trial Co-Chair/PI, Stanford University School of Medicine Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA, Professor of Otolaryngology, Dentistry, and Engineering, University of Colorado School of Medicine Kathy D Miller, MD, Professor of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Co-Director, Breast Cancer Program, Indiana University Simon Cancer Center Thomas M Wheeler, MD, Chairman, Department of Pathology and Immunology, WL Moody, Jr, Professor of Pathology, Professor of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine

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