Life can be unpredictable and chaotic, especially these days. It is important to take time for yourself. Like most things in life, self-care is on a spectrum. It looks different for each of us. Whatever you need is what it is.
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month! What key points should we remember about health maintenance for patients with sickle cell disease?
What’s the difference between thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism? What exam maneuvers can we utilize in hyperthyroidism? What’s neonatal Graves disease?
How does the presentation of hypothyroidism vary by age? Do you know your thyroid “M&Ms”?
How good are we at palpating thyroid nodules? What features of a thyroid nodule are concerning for malignancy?
Life can be unpredictable and chaotic, especially these days. It is important to take time for yourself. Like most things in life, self-care is on a spectrum. It looks different for each of us. Whatever you need is what it is.
How often are neck masses benign in kids? What’s the DDx? And when should we worry?
Life can be unpredictable and chaotic, especially these days. It is important to take time for yourself. Like most things in life, self-care is on a spectrum. It looks different for each of us. Whatever you need is what it is.
You are on clinic call. A 19yo woman calls asking for advice. She finished her last pack of birth control pills two weeks ago and did not pick up a refill. Last night she had sex with her boyfriend without using contraception. She does not wish to be pregnant. What can you recommend to reduce her risk of pregnancy?
OCPs are the most popular form of contraception overall. How effective are they? What are the contraindications? What should patients do if they miss a dose?
