A true allergic reaction is one of the most terrifying events in medicine. A child or adult who is highly allergic to…
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During my urgent care shifts, I see 20 to 30 people with viral upper respiratory infections. They are all feeling miserable, and…
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MKSAP: 30-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of diarrhea
by mksap October 27, 2018A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of diarrhea with three to five loose stools per day. She has mild…
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Flu vaccination in pregnant women reduces risk of hospitalization
by Melvin Sanicas MD October 20, 2018Influenza is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable deaths in the United States. Influenza also tops the list of the burden of disease and disability-adjusted…
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A 34-year-old man is evaluated for several slow-growing lesions on his penis. He first noticed the wart-like growths 3 years ago, and…
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Think You Don’t Need A Flu Shot? Here Are 5 Reasons To Change Your Mind
by Allison Aubrey October 1, 2018Enlarge this image Alex Schwartzman, a law student at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., is one of only 8 to 39…
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Enlarge this image The search for the cause of Alzheimer’s has so far come up dry. Some researchers are now asking if…
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Enlarge this image A blacklegged tick like this one can be hard to spot. Scott Camazine/Science Source hide caption toggle caption Scott…