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02/08/2012
The tendency of nephrolithiasis to recur underscores the importance of prevention, which requires an understanding of the pathophysiology and risk factors associated with stone formation. These are described in this article; in addition, we provide an overview of treatment options.
09/30/2019
Sindhu Johnson, MD, PhD, coauthor of the 2019 European League Against Rheumatism/American College of Rheumatology classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), answers our questions about what rheumatologists need to know about the new criteria.
11/21/2017
Following the implementation of an extensive HPV vaccination program, researchers sought to examine rates of a rare, difficult-to-treat respiratory disease over a 5-year period.
10/29/2017
Because Hispanics are disproportionally affected by the HIV epidemic and by infection‐related cancers, researchers compared whether incidence rates for HPV‐related cancers and survival differed between Hispanics and other races.
08/25/2017
Using data from the National Immunization Survey-Teen, researchers estimated changes in annual vaccination rates from 2015 to 2016.
05/24/2017
The impact of receiving fewer than 3 doses of the human papillomavirus vaccine on the prevention of genital warts is unknown. A recent study compared rates of genital warts seen with 0, 1, 2, or 3 doses of the HPV vaccine.
05/24/2017
In a recent study, researchers assessed the potential effects of HPV vaccination on rates of oral HPV infections. For study details, including population-level effectiveness of the HPV vaccination,
11/10/2016
A review of studies led to the new recommendation, which comes following a vote from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
08/06/2019
Endocrine surgeon Rashmi Roy, MD, FACS, discusses the diagnosis and management of primary hyperparathyroidism.
09/07/2016
This article discusses the belief that addictions are less about the pleasurable effects of addictive substances and behaviors and more about the need to “not feel” the emotional discomfort that arises in response to a lack of healthy intimate attachment.
08/09/2012
Pictured here are hemorrhoids, fissures, abscesses, fistulae, pilonidal disease, rectal prolapse, anal masses . . . for each, these authors outline typical findings and describe effective management strategies
02/15/2013
A 68-year-old woman presented with a 6-week history of a persistent rash that had appeared simultaneously beneath both breasts. She described the rash as feeling moderately itchy and stated that it had not spread beyond the submammary folds.
04/27/2011
A 26-year-old white male aviator presents to his primary care physician for his annual military physical examination. The patient is healthy, takes no medications, and has no history of serious medical disorders.
09/09/2020
Susan Swetter, MD, and Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD, chair and co-chair of the American Academy of Dermatology’s new guidelines of care for the management of primary cutaneous melanoma, discuss what clinicians should take away from the update.
04/29/2011
The patient has an unusual sacral crease and sacral dimple.
02/21/2018
New data presented at the American Academy of Dermatology 2018 Annual Meeting has revealed an alarming rise in the incidence rate of Merkel cell carcinoma in the United States.
08/14/2010
Do you refer to the ACC/AHA guidelines on blood pressure management to monitor BP in your patients with diabetes? Tell us your thoughts via our latest poll.
08/14/2010
Should metformin be prescribed as a first-line therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established atherosclerosis? Voice your opinion via our latest poll.
12/12/2020
How often does the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommend screening patients with type 1 diabetes? Take our pop quiz to find out!