A case of a bum knee
Our residents walk us through a case of a young adult with persistent unilateral knee pain and a rash along the gluteal crease…
Insane in the (Tympanic) Membrane
Do you know your tympanic membrane anatomy? Why is it important to differentiate OME from AOM?
Hocus POCUS
What is POCUS? What are the basics of cardiac and lung US? And what are some general tips for the beginner?
Plantar Fasciitis: Time Wounds All Heels…
Have you ever tried the Windlass test when evaluating a patient for plantar fasciitis? What about imaging? And what therapies should we consider if conservative management fails?
A Salute to Allergic Rhinitis
Why is allergic rhinitis (AR) uncommon in kids <2yo? What exam findings are there in people with AR? And does it matter if patients take their nasal spray regularly or just as-needed?
Insomnia: Bad Sleep is Bad
What adverse health outcomes are associated with insomnia? What treatment should we try before thinking about pharmacotherapy? And how much sleep did you really get last night?
Self-Care: The Stress Cycle
The stress cycle is real–and we all know it. What can we do to break the cycle?
How Clinicians Perpetuate Weight Stigma
Weight stigma is everywhere, including healthcare settings. To what extent do clinicians perpetuate weight stigma in their interactions with patients? What can we do as clinicians to change our approach and decrease weight stigma?
Vitamin D Loves the Spotlight (and the Sunlight)
It seems like vitamin D is always being studied, but what’s actually proven? When, if ever, should we check a level of 25-OH-D? And how many minutes of sun exposure have you got so far today?
Osteoporosis: Hip, Hip, Hooray!
How do screening recommendations differ in women based on menopausal status? What about men? And when should we look at Z-scores instead of T-scores?