Pearls

Women's Health
Women's Health
12/01/2015
Jenny is a healthy 26-year-old woman. At her most recent check up, Jenny mentions that she has been experiencing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, and is curious if there are any lifestyle modifications...
12/01/2015
Nutrition
Nutrition
11/24/2015
Robert is a 30-year-old overweight man struggling to lose weight. At his most recent check-up, he brings up his difficulty determining appropriate serving sizes for many of the foods that he eats.
11/24/2015
Legal Medicine
Judge's gavel and money.
Legal Medicine
11/23/2015
A 29-year-old patient, who had pre-existing diabetes, visited his primary care physician after initial neck pain on his right side moved from his shoulder to his lower back. The patient was prescribed...
11/23/2015
asthma
asthma
11/18/2015
Joey is a 30-year-old man with mild asthma who was recently required intubation during what he described as a “serious asthma attack.” At his most recent follow-up appointment, he asks how he could have...
11/18/2015
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
11/11/2015
Tara is a 56-year-old woman who grew up hearing that 3 glasses of milk a day is good for her bones. She is concerned about osteoporosis, and comes to visit you to consult on her diet.
11/11/2015
Dementia
Dementia
11/03/2015
Greta is a 74-year-old woman at risk for mobility disability who, at her most recent check-up, expressed concern over her risk of developing mild cognitive impairment. She asks if there are any lifestyle...
11/03/2015
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular disease
10/22/2015
Robert is a 62-year-old man with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Despite his coronary risk factors, Robert is reluctant to begin exercising.
10/22/2015
Screening
Screening
10/15/2015
Jeremy is a 32-year-old man with a history of skin cancer in his family. At his latest exam, he mentions a dark spot on the tip of his ear that he had never paid much attention to in the past. He asks if...
10/15/2015
Nutrition
Nutrition
10/13/2015
Robert is a 33-year-old overweight man struggling to lose weight. At his latest check-up, Robert tells you that he is moving across town next month and is concerned about the number of fast food restaurants...
10/13/2015
Nutrition
Nutrition
09/22/2015
Mary is a 45-year-old woman who is worried about her risk of breast cancer. The disease runs in her family, and Mary is curious if there are any simple lifestyle changes she can make to lessen her risk. ...
09/22/2015