Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

While nearly 10,000 US adults are diagnosed with the disease each year, the survey results indicate that more needs to be done to educate the public about testicular cancer, particularly among younger men. We are fortunate in testicular cancer that the vast majority of patients are diagnosed at an early stage,” said Dr. Dason.

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Louisville Lectures

MARCH 9, 2018

In this presentation, Dr. Molly Howsare first describes the initial work-up for diagnosing cystic fibrosis. She then discusses the pathophysiology and organ system manifestations of cystic fibrosis and finishes with a discussion on treatment.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

Biomarkers for drug-induced immune reactions aid clinicians in diagnosing, risk-stratifying, and managing diseases. But the varied mechanisms and clinical presentations of drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) can make diagnosis and treatment challenging, and most biomarkers still require validation.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

The researchers found that mild OSA (AHI >5) was present in 25 percent of the 63 multisport female athletes who participated in the study. Austin Rim, M.D., Sleep assessment was conducted via peripheral arterial tonometry; apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), and PWV were the primary outcome measures.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 4, 2020

Ultimately, anti-nuclear, anti-dsDNA, and anti-Sm autoantibodies were grossly positive and the patient was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. Teaching Points: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that most frequently presents with inflammatory arthritis, malar rash, and nephropathy.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 24, 2023

[link] In this Infectious Disease Rafael Medina Subspecialty Episode, Dr. Navila Sharif presents a case to Dr. Natasha Spottiswoode of a patient presenting for fevers and chills.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

Several sessions included presentations on diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), such as the Peter J. In one study that was not presented at the PNS annual meeting, the researchers aimed to assess whether evaluating balance and gait could serve as a viable screening tool of DPN. Dyck Lecture on mechanisms of diabetic neuropathic pain.

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NPR Health - Shots

MARCH 31, 2023

He was diagnosed with bronchitis. Francis will be present for Palm Sunday ceremonies. The pope will leave the hospital on Saturday, three days after he was hospitalized for respiratory problems. Image credit: Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images)

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Patients treated in public hospitals and urban patients were more often diagnosed through opportunistic screenings. Recent findings from a study on prostate cancer in Ireland reveal diagnosis disparities, especially in urban areas and middle socioeconomic groups.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

EmergiQuiz is an annual case-based presentation sponsored by the AAP Section on Emergency Medicine that challenges the audience to think through the differential diagnosis for four amazing cases. Traditionally these cases are presented live at the AAP National Conference and Exhibition. The cases are presented in two parts.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 23, 2019

For our first post, we are going to talk about two concepts that help us decide whether we treat, test for, or toss specific diagnoses (i.e., Let’s practice with a case: You are called to admit a 72 year-old woman with hypertension, diabetes, and knee replacement seven days prior who presents with acute, pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

AUGUST 4, 2020

Ascites Schema Episode Summary An elderly woman with a history of progressive weakness, falls, and recently diagnosed ascites presented with weight loss and functional decline. Tuberculosis is an important and difficult to diagnose infectious cause of low SAAG ascites. More about the RLR series here.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

[link] Dr. Rezigh presents a case of fever in a patient newly diagnosed with HIV to Dr. Woc-Colburn. Dr. Alec Rezigh Alec Rezigh is an academic hospitalist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He completed medical school at McGovern Medical School in Houston and his residency at The University of Colorado.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting or Dataset: Adults presenting to the outpatient setting in 12 European countries during flu season with a chief complaint of acute cough between 2007 and 2010 were used to derive and internally validate the risk score (GRACE data). It was then externally validated in a contemporary US population (EAST-PC data).

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 4, 2020

[link] Episode description Reza and Rabih talk through a case RLR #2 – Hoarseness A 54-year-old man with a history of PTSD, depression, and a recent diarrheal illness presented with acute dysphagia to liquids and solids. He was diagnosed with Miller Fisher’s syndrome, a variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that early initiation of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors was associated with higher risk of heart disease in patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

EmergiQuiz is an annual case-based presentation sponsored by the AAP Section on Emergency Medicine that challenges the audience to think through the differential diagnosis for four amazing cases. Traditionally these cases are presented live at the AAP National Conference and Exhibition. The cases are presented in two parts.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

The survey presented two patient vignettes and analyzed the respondents’ preferred treatment choices for patients with cardiac risk, use of cardioprotective strategies, post-treatment surveillance, and willingness to participate in clinical trials. She has no cardiopulmonary symptoms, ECOG PS 0, and no other comorbidities.”

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Louisville Lectures

JANUARY 11, 2023

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

APRIL 19, 2020

[link] Dr. Anand Jagannath presents a Human Dx unknown to Reza and U of C residents – Drs. Human Dx Case Summary A 66-year-old man with alcohol use disorder and chronic NSAID use presented with one day of abdominal pain and nausea. Patients classically present with hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, and renal insufficiency.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

APRIL 23, 2020

[link] Dr. Ruchit Rana presents a Human Dx unknown to Dr. André Mansoor and OHSU residents – Drs. Case Summary A 70-year-old man presented with six months of dyspnea on exertion, night sweats, and weight loss. The patient was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma complicated by hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Use of abdominal radiographs to diagnose constipation has been associated with increased diagnostic error, possibly due to the cognitive bias of search satisfaction. In a portion of cases a false diagnosis is given of constipation resulting in missed diagnoses and increased return visits. 2017;186:87-94.e16. PMID: 28457526.

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Louisville Lectures

JUNE 29, 2018

Stephen Winters presents "Klinefelter Syndrome" through multiple cases. He discusses the diagnoses of patients with Klinfelter Syndrome as well as what to look for in men and women. He then explains the quality of life for someone with KS as well as different treatments offered by various authors.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

APRIL 20, 2022

[link] Dr. Blythe Butler presents a case to Dr. Alexandra “Jay” Teng, followed by a discussion about her experience as a woman in an Internal Medicine procedural subspecialty. Alexandra “Jay” Teng Alexandra “Jay” Teng hails from Berkeley and graduated from Harvard with a bachelor’s degree in history and science.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

Smith, a general internist and professor of medicine and psychiatry at Michigan State University, explains why our medical system consistently prioritizes physical over emotional health and presents some ambitious proposals for how to rectify this harmful disparity. This relatively slim volume is divided into three parts.

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AMMD

JUNE 12, 2025

Your hypothalamus, which is responsible for managing hunger, thirst, sleep, hormones, and body temperature, among other important functions, monitors the level of thyroid hormone present in your bloodstream.(1) 1) If it determines energy levels are low, it sends out Thyroid-Releasing Hormone (TRH) to your pituitary gland.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

JANUARY 17, 2024

This time, Kirtan presents a case of generalized weakness to Vivek and Hannah. He relishes being the CPSolvers team member, as solving cases and generating differential diagnoses are his biggest passions. Neurology DDx Schema Kirtan Patolia @KirtanPatolia Kirtan Patolia is a second-year Internal Medicine resident from John H.

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StorytellERdoc

JULY 10, 2014

Several patients with chest pain (one requiring immediate catheterization), two patients with respiratory distress (one from skipping dialysis and one from a COPD exacerbation), and three patients from a motor vehicle collision presented almost simultaneously to our ER.

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Vascular Physician

MARCH 10, 2022

If you're diagnosed with a disease that affects your vessels (veins & arteries) organs including your heart and lungs can be affect. Diagnosing PAD and PVD as early as possible is critical to preventing further plaque buildup that can lead to serious complications, including heart disease and stroke.

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AMMD

APRIL 16, 2025

A healthcare provider may suggest a bile reflux test to determine the exact cause of symptoms and identify whether it is present. If you notice frequent symptoms of bile reflux after meals, make an appointment to get diagnosed by a functional medicine practitioner. This can lead to pain, ulcers, and gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Myriad Genetics

APRIL 26, 2024

Dense breasts present unique challenges in breast cancer screening, but awareness and proactive management can help mitigate these challenges. When breast cancer is diagnosed early, the chances of successful treatment and survival are significantly higher.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 15, 2025

Recessive mutations in POLR3A exhibit considerable phenotypic diversity, spanning from severe childhood-onset hypomyelinating leukodystrophic syndrome to less severe gait disorders, which may present later in life and may be accompanied by additional non-neurological symptoms. At the age of 6 months, she was diagnosed with hypotonia.

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ABIM

MAY 18, 2025

IBD is also increasingly being diagnosed in racial and ethnic minorities, children, and older adults. Now, in 2025, it’s both validating and heartbreaking to see the rise in IBD diagnoses in Peru. I now know that the symptom I initially presented with—perianal fistulas—was a hallmark of Crohn’s disease.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 19, 2020

Dhaliwal enjoys playing pickup basketball with his two sons … even though both can handily defeat him Case Summary A 69-year-old man with a history of prior cerebrovascular accident (CVA) presented with acute onset right leg weakness and paresthesias. anginosus group), and the patient was diagnosed with a bacterial brain abscess.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

APRIL 24, 2024

This time, Hans presents a case of headaches and loss of sensation in the left leg to Andrew and Maria. His interest in diagnosing the undifferentiated patient is the driving force behind deep interest in learning and teaching diagnostic reasoning.

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Symptoms usually present in the evenings when the patient is lying down to sleep or during other periods of rest. Transient symptomatic improvement can be achieved by walking, stretching, massage, or by applying heat or cold presses. An urge to move the legs, often accompanied or caused by uncomfortable sensations in the legs.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

It presents in different ways. It presents across multiple domains of disease. So for example, peripheral arthritis, enthesitis dactylitis, skin involvement, axial disease, no one PSA patient presents the same exact way. PSA, psoriatic arthritis is a heterogeneous disease. And so that leads to a lot of frustration appropriately.

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