I received a call from a nursing home staff nurse who stated that this patient “suddenly had blisters appear on the right forearm, wrist to elbow. […]

Abnormal uterine bleeding in reproductive age women is a common presenting problem in both primary care and women’s health care practices.  Historically, there have been many […]

In the past year, the FDA has approved use of an implantable device to monitor heart failure management via measurement of the pulmonary artery pressure. Approved […]

Alopecia categories: Anagen alopecia appears to be broken off or tapered.  It may occur suddenly due to autoimmune disease, inherited loose anagen syndrome or chemotherapy.  If […]

When it comes to the topic of osteoporosis, this is a disease state that can truly be a “silent” disorder, with many only being diagnosed after […]

Vulvovaginitis is inflammation of the vulva and vaginal tissues and is characterized by vaginal discharge and/or vulvar itching and irritation as well as possible vaginal odor.  […]

In the past year the FDA has approved use of an implantable device to monitor heart failure management via measurement of the pulmonary artery pressure. Approved […]

There are many ways to classify pulmonary embolism, but the best clinical definition would depend on the hemodynamic consequences.  For example, massive pulmonary embolism can be […]

Do you ever notice that when you see a condition that you possibly haven’t seen in a while, all of a sudden it seems that everyone […]

Intro Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic and progressive skin disease that is often misdiagnosed, incorrectly treated or under-treated. Providers need to be more vigilant for […]