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Parvo Podcast! Erythema Infectiosum, Fifth Disease, and more!

PEMBlog

Counsel families and caregiversincluding pregnant household contactson the risks, exposures, and infection control considerations related to Parvovirus B19. Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis of Parvovirus B19 Infection. It is a non-enveloped, single-stranded DNA virus in the Parvoviridae family. link] Edwards, Morven S.

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Sweet! A Metabolic Disorders focused podcast episode

PEMBlog

Consider it a supplement to what you remember from Biochemistry and the instructions on the family’s laminated care plan sheet. Updated 2023 Jul 17]. Inborn errors of metabolism in infancy: a guide to diagnosis. You can contact her via email at egroopman@childrensnational.org. References Jeanmonod R, Asuka E, Jeanmonod D.

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Amyloid Antibodies and the Role of the Geriatrician: Nate Chin, Sharon Brangman, and Jason Karlawish

GeriPal

The outlook on amyloid antibodies are looking brighter though in 2023. So what is the role of individuals like geriatricians in prescribing amyloid antibodies and caring for individuals who are receiving them? I think geriatricians seed to decide whether they want to get on board as individuals. I’m a prescriber.

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A podcast episode about laryngomalacia

PEMBlog

Early diagnosis is crucial as it can impact a child’s growth and development. Learn all about diagnosis and management of this common problem in this brief podcast episode. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Laryngomalacia, is the most common cause of infant stridor. Laryngomalacia.

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What can we learn from simulations? Amber Barnato

GeriPal

And so I think that’s why it has its moment now even in 2023. And when you and I talk about, what’s the key medical decision or diagnosis that we’re making all the time, we’re making a decision about like, “Is this patient sick enough to die? So I just can’t keep going. Alex: That’s great.

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What are the signs of an eating disorder?

Vida Family Medicine

This week, February 27-March 5, 2023, marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. At Vida Family Medicine we offer primary care services to individuals in recovery from eating disorders. If you or someone you love is suffering, I hope that this information will help you find the resources you need to find recovery.

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Aging and Homelessness: Margot Kushel

GeriPal

What are the structural factors and individual factors that contribute to homelessness? We would drill down on the tenth differential diagnosis of medium vessel vasculitis, and then we would discharge them back out to the streets. The worse the structural factors are, the fewer individual factors you need to become homeless.