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The Persistence of Trauma: PTSD From combat exposure to natural disasters, trauma can leave lasting psychological effects. Recognize the signs of PTSD—and learn how to support effective diagnosis and treatment.
April 25, 2025
Migraine vs Sinus Headache Migraine headaches and sinus headaches have several distinct features, as well as overlapping features. Both headache types are common, and patients often experience recurrent episodes.
Medscape Features Slideshows, April 25, 2025
10 Cases of Food Poisoning: Find the Pathogen ... 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 25, 2025
Medically Significant Spider Bites: Which to Watch ... Treating venomous spider bites requires knowledge of the involved species. Learn which spiders may pose a hazard to humans.
April 14, 2025
Environmental Contaminants Human activity releases pollutants into the air, water, and soil. Environmental contaminants do not merely contribute to climate change, but they also have a profound impact on human health.
Medscape Features Slideshows, April 7, 2025
Measles: More Than Just a Rash Despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine, measles (rubeola) outbreaks persist. How prepared are you to prevent, recognize, and treat this highly contagious, acute viral respiratory illness?
April 1, 2025
9 Medical Oncologic Emergencies You Need to Know Oncologic medical emergencies can arise as disease- or treatment-related complications. Clinicians across specialties should be able to recognize and treat these emergencies.
March 25, 2025
Hard Hits: Blunt Force Trauma Trauma results in more than 100,000 deaths annually in the United States, with blunt force trauma accounting for a large proportion of morbidity and mortality.
March 19, 2025
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.
March 6, 2025
Clues in the Oral Cavity: Are You Missing the ... A closer look at oral findings can improve early disease detection.
February 21, 2025
Alzheimer Disease: Diagnostic Challenges The prevalence and financial burden of Alzheimer disease continues to rise. Explore the latest insights in modifiable risk factors, biomarkers, and more.
February 14, 2025
Psoriasis: Presentation, Imitators, and Treatment Psoriasis is a disfiguring and often painful skin condition that affects an estimated 125 million people worldwide. Know the facts about this dermatologic issue.
February 11, 2025
Contact Dermatitis: From Triggers to Treatment Contact dermatitis is frequently encountered by healthcare professionals. This is a useful summary of the condition, including types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, differentiation, and treatment.
February 3, 2025
Diagnosing “Broken Heart Syndrome” Takotsubo cardiomyopathy ("broken heart syndrome") is a transient cardiac syndrome that mimics acute coronary syndrome. Do you know how to recognize this condition in your patients?
January 31, 2025
11 Opioid-Related Emergencies: Dangerous Highs Thousands of people in the United States continue to struggle with opiate addiction and suffer complications and death as a result.
January 17, 2025
Central Vertigo: Identifying the Hidden Cause Vertigo, defined as an exaggerated or erroneous feeling of internal or external movement, has numerous causes, from brain tumors to cerebellar hemorrhage.
January 15, 2025

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