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PEMPix 2023 Online Case 2: Walk Softly

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She was seen at an urgent care the day prior to presentation, diagnosed with a viral exanthem, and discharged with oral prednisone. Physical exam Initial vital signs: T 37.5 °C Papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome The patient was diagnosed with papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome (PPGSS). Conjunctiva normal.

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PEMPix 2023 Online Case 1: A House Divided

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During that initial visit, her physical exam was notable for generalized abdominal tenderness. She was diagnosed with constipation. Physical exam The patient had stable vital signs and an exam notable for tenderness to palpation over the right lower quadrant and suprapubic region without any peritoneal signs.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

We have seen explosive growth and become a cornerstone of modern health care systems. Yet this expansion has come with a significant administrative burden, particularly that of clinical documentation. Documentation isn’t just time-consuming; it also contributes to pervasive physician burnout. It’s about augmenting your capabilities.

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The Mycoplasma Comeback: Why This Atypical Pneumonia is Back – A PEMCurrents Podcast

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Differentiate Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia from typical bacterial and viral pneumonia based on history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic testing. After a lull during the COVID 19 pandemic, cases reemerged in 2023 and continued to climb into 2024. Plus, well discuss whether M. Mycoplasma pneumoniae. So let’s dive in.

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Episode 148: Antiracism in Medicine Series Episode 4 – Dismantling Race-Based Medicine Part 2: Clinical Perspectives

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Fields Time Stamps 00:00 Mission, vision, and introductions of hosts 01:30 Background on three-episode series 02:26 Introductions of guests 04:16 How Dr. Tsai has seen race-based medicine play out in clinical practice 10:45 What role should race play in making clinical decisions?

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

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He had easy work of breathing, and physical exam was only notable for decreased breath sounds over the left lower lobe. Bronchopulmonary sequestration Our patient was diagnosed with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). 2023 Jul 24. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan–. mg/dL, normal <0.1 Lymphoma D.

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You don’t need labs to medically clear a psych patient

PEMBlog

They carry existing diagnoses and are followed by outpatient mental health providers. In those without psychosis, those with likely psychosocial issues, especially those with a prior history of psychiatric diagnoses, and with reassuring history and exam, lab tests are not necessary to exclude a medical condition.