You Know We’re All About That Acid/Base
Delta ratio? Base excess? Time to clarify the acid/base confusion.
Prostate Cancer Screening: Clear As Mud
Prostate cancer is common, but what to do about screening for it is impressively complicated.
Recognizing Obstructive Sleep Apnea
OSA is common, so why is there insufficient evidence to screen for it?
Recognizing Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is underdiagnosed, and frequently missed. What should we be looking for?
Evidence-Based Physical Exam: Heart Failure
Time to boost your confidence in measuring JVP, HJR, and, wait for it, the Valsalva response!
Exogenous Glucocorticoids: Much to Consider
We use glucocorticoid medications (often simply called steroids) all the time, but the potential side effects are many!
Mental Status Exam: Components
The mental status exam can be performed under almost any conditions. What should we include in our evaluation?
Peripheral Edema: Not Only DVT & Heart Failure
Peripheral edema occurs in the presence of many different conditions. What should we consider in our DDx?
Exanthem Break Out
Exanthem vs enanthem. Measles vs German measles. Rubella vs rubeola. Let’s clarify the confusion!
Mifepristone R.E.M.S.
FDA’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) is a drug safety program required for certain medications, including mifepristone, to ensure that the benefits of the medication outweigh the risks.