Metabolic disturbances are associated with many treatments for schizophrenia, but do you know when patients with schizophrenia tend to exhibit these disturbances?
Multiple sclerosis has been described for centuries, though physicians at the time did not have a name for the condition. In what year was multiple sclerosis officially recognized in the United States?
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A child, who was born extremely preterm (less than 28 weeks gestation), presents with his parents for his 2-year wellness check. His parents are concerned about his neurodevelopmental growth and ask about...
Clues in the patient history can hint at bipolar disorder. Do you know which factor from the patient history can increase the risk for bipolar disorder?
Your patient is a 72-year-old woman concerned about her risk of hip fracture. She tells you that as a child, she often drank 2 to 3 glasses of milk a day, but drinks far less now. She asks if she should...
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) was initiated in 2002 to raise awareness for and reduce the mortality from sepsis and septic shock. From the SSC came International Guidelines for Managing Sepsis. Do you...
Researchers recently evaluated the hemostatic efficacy of an oxidized regenerated cellulose powder vs a polysaccharide powder. How familiar are you with the results? Test your knowledge to find out!
A 41-year-old man went to his local hospital for an MRI with gadolinium to improve contrast. A radiology technologist was tending to the patient in the radiology room when she realized that he was having an...
The CDC’s guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain outlines several recommendations. Do you know which type of opioid is recommended for patients initiating treatment for chronic pain?
