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• FDA Drug Approvals Q1 2024 Stay current on FDA drug approvals January - March 2024
  Medscape, April 24, 2024
• Snake Envenomations: More Than Just a Bite Snake envenomation is a major public health challenge in many parts of the world, including North America. Knowledge of dangerous snake species and their geographic distribution, toxidromes, potential complications, and management are essential to making informed decisions regarding clinical care.
  April 18, 2024
• Gunshot Wounds: Damage and Death More than 300 people per day in the United States sustain a firearm injury, with gun deaths having risen 43% in 10 years. View the types of damage patients can suffer at different wound sites.
  March 14, 2024
• Scalp Wound That Won’t Heal A retired construction worker presents with a nonhealing scalp wound. He has occasional blistering and unsuccessfully treated the wound with an over-the-counter ointment. What’s the diagnosis?
  Medscape, March 11, 2024
• Bedridden Breakdown: Classifying Pressure Injuries Pressure injuries are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially for patients with impaired sensation, prolonged immobility, or advanced age. Can you properly classify these pressure injuries?
  January 29, 2024
• Fast Five Quiz: High-Risk Assessment of Early Breast Cancer Do you know the key aspects of risk assessment and their implications in early breast cancer? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, December 14, 2023
• Sudden Blindness in a Beauty Pageant Winner A 46-year-old woman presents with sudden-onset blindness without other symptoms or recent trauma. She is a former beauty pageant winner who has had multiple cosmetic procedures. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, December 07, 2023
• Hair Disorders: Finding the Root of the Problem Hair loss, or alopecia, can be associated with a wide variety of conditions, from genetic to autoimmune to infectious to environmental. Can you identify and distinguish the most common forms of hair loss?
  December 07, 2023
• 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.
  December 06, 2023
• Hypothermia: The Cold Facts Hypothermia has dramatic effects on many physiologic processes and organ systems (eg, cardiovascular, neurologic). How can you best bring your patient in from the cold?
  November 21, 2023
• Poisoning Clues on the Skin: 8 Cases Poisonings often manifest on the skin, with presentations that can provide vital diagnostic tips. Sinister or dangerous etiologies may be responsible for cutaneous signs. Can you correctly diagnose these 8 patients based on their dermatologic clues?
  November 13, 2023
• FDA Drug Approvals Q3 2023 Stay current on FDA drug approvals July-September 2023
  Medscape, November 10, 2023
• Body Modifications: Dermatologic Reactions and Risks Body modifications are increasingly popular and can go far beyond simple piercings and tattoos. Keep current on the latest trends, risks, and adverse events.
  October 03, 2023
• Hair Loss and Clitoromegaly in a 32-Year-Old A 32-year-old woman presents with hair loss on her scalp and a deepening voice. Her medical history includes hypertension. A pelvic examination reveals clitoromegaly. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 17, 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
• A 46-Year-Old Smoker With Neck Swelling, Fever, and Delirium A 46-year-old smoker with multiple health issues presents to the ED with fever and painful neck swelling. He is confused and drowsy. What do you think is causing his symptoms?
  Medscape, June 16, 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
• Fast Five Quiz: Cellulitis Do you know what is recommended for cellulitis treatment, as well as indications, contraindications, and adverse events? Test yourself with a short quiz.
  Medscape, May 22, 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