Click on the image to enlarge Patient Case A 60-year-old patient underwent total thyroidectomy due to progressive enlargement of the thyroid, particularly in the right lobe, resulting in a 508g specimen with an uneven and firm...
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PW trivia focused on the latest medical numbers and stats. This week’s question: Which state has the lowest percentage of residents with health insurance?
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PW trivia focused on the latest medical numbers and stats. This week’s question: Which state has the highest interest in psychedelic use as an option for mental health treatment?
Read MoreClick on the image to enlarge Patient Case The patient, an elderly woman, fell while using her walker, causing the support bracket to puncture her wrist. She was fully alert, oriented, and in severe pain, with her vitals...
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PW trivia focused on the latest medical numbers and stats. This week’s question: how many Americans receive a diabetes diagnosis each year?
Read MoreClick on the image to enlarge Patient Case This patient arrived at the ER early in the morning after a pallet of cinder blocks slipped off a forklift and landed on his left second and third fingers. Although an X-ray was not...
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PW trivia focused on the latest medical numbers and stats. This week’s question: True or False: Physicians who practiced in nonsurgical, nonprocedural–focused specialties were significantly less likely to have CORS reports than the other specialties.
Read MoreClick on the image to enlarge Patient Case A patient with recently diagnosed limited ANCA vasculitis presented with a worsening necrotic skin ulcer. Initially treated with methotrexate for sino-nasal disease, she noticed the...
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PW trivia focused on the latest medical numbers and stats. This week’s question: The 2024 ICD-10-CM code updates included how many new billable codes?
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PW trivia focused on the latest medical numbers and stats. This week’s question: In what year did Dr. Alzheimer examine a patient who died of an “unusual mental illness” and experienced memory loss, language problems, and unpredictable behavior?
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PW trivia focused on the latest medical numbers and stats. This week’s question: According to the CDC, how many US adults live with a mental illness?
Read MorePatient Case An 89-year-old female presents with a two-month history of non-pruritic lesions covering her entire body, except the face until recently. These lesions are not painful, but she admits to picking at them, sometimes...
Read MorePatient Case A woman in her 50s with no relevant medical history other than multiple cardiovascular risk factors presented with lesions on her nose persisting for a year and gradually increasing in size, initial treatment with...
Read MoreWhen faced with an eyelid laceration, primary care or emergency medicine physicians play a pivotal role in initial assessment and management. Their responsibilities include conducting a thorough examination to assess vision and...
Read MoreClick on each image to enlarge Patient Case A 56-year-old female was admitted to the hospital due to fever and lethargy, and she was treated with antibiotics (penicillin). During her hospital stay, she developed erythematous...
Read MoreClick on each image to enlarge Patient Case The CT scan revealed a metal object located 20mm away from the internal carotid artery (ICA). Despite the proximity to the ICA, there was no evidence of damage to the optic nerve or...
Read MoreClick on each image to enlarge Patient Case A 26-year-old female from South East Asia presents with a 10-year history of rash and itching localized around her eyes and neck in a tropic climate. Despite seeking medical help from...
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Patient Case A patient in their mid 30s, known to have Crohn’s disease, presents with abdominal...
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Patient Case A 33-year-old female patient has been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and is...
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Patient Case A 64-year-old man presents with a three-month history of a rash on his legs. Apart...
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