September 15, 2020

Keratinocyte carcinoma is the most common skin cancer malignancy found in humans. It is comprised of basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Basal cell carcinomas can develop early in life, sporadically, and with certain genetic syndromes. Age is an…

Hypertriglyceridemia is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and severely elevated triglyceride levels increase the risk of pancreatitis. Common risk factors include obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Management starts with lifestyle…

Common symptoms of anaphylaxis are urticaria, difficulty breathing, and mucosal swelling, and most anaphylactic reactions occur outside the hospital setting. Acute management of anaphylaxis involves removal of the trigger; early administration of intramuscular epinephrine…

Keratinocyte carcinoma, which includes basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas, is common, and the incidence is increasing. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the estimated number of keratinocyte carcinomas diagnosed in the United States in…

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The USPSTF recommends screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adults aged 18 to 79 years.

M.S. is a 20-year-old man who presents for a preemployment physical examination. He states that he is single, has two or three drinks per month on social occasions, does not smoke, is sexually active, and does not use illicit drugs.

A soldier deployed to Afghanistan presented with an asymptomatic ulcerated lesion on the arm.

Is it possible to determine which patients with acute abdominal pain are likely to have diverticulitis and therefore do not require imaging?

Lefamulin may be considered for patients hospitalized with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.

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This meta-analysis found no evidence that the monoclonal antibody denosumab reduces the risk of fracture more than bisphosphonates.

This meta-analysis found no evidence that the monoclonal antibody denosumab reduces the risk of fracture more than bisphosphonates.

This is the largest and best study to date of fecal microbiota transplant for irritable bowel syndrome —with impressive results.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense have updated recommendations for evaluation and treatment of chronic kidney disease.

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