Jonathan is a 32-year-old man concerned about his risk of colon cancer. He tells you that in response to online reports of the dangers of red and processed meat, he is thinking of becoming vegan to further...
Concerned about his risk for colon cancer, Joseph, a 52-year-old man, consults with you about bright red blood around his rectum. Physical examination is negative except for external hemorrhoids and...
Adam, a 36-year-old overweight man, has been struggling with his weight for many years. He is particularly concerned about his difficulty with giving up salty, crunchy snacks like chips and crackers, which...
Thomas is a 43-year-old man of healthy weight and body mass index. Despite his health, he expresses concern about diabetes, as the disease is common in his family.
Is there a simple office test a clinician might employ to ascertain the adequacy of beta blockade upon exercise heart rate without resorting to formal treadmill testing?
Janet, the mother of a 2-year-old son and 13-month-old daughter, asks for advice on choosing from the vast array of ready-made infant and toddler foods on the market.
Roseanne is a 35-year-old mother of 2 young children. During a routine check-up, she mentions that she has recently switched from cooking with white rice to brown rice, because of the health benefits.
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Allison, a healthy 25-year-old primipera, is getting ready to leave the hospital with her healthy baby boy. Her son was born at full term, and there were no obstetric complications or concerns, but Allison...
Thomas is an obese 36-year-old man who has been struggling with his weight since childhood. His frustration is evident as he reports that he only eats until he is satiated, and doesn’t understand why he...
Susan is a 45-year-old woman with hypertension and high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. She is already careful about her daily sodium intake, but is curious if there are any other dietary...
