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Cellulitis pearls
How would you treat this patient with cellulitis?
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A couple of little known side effects of medications
The cause of one patient’s acidosis and the correct blood pressure medication for another patient.
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Penicillin allergy
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Night sweats
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Sudden hearing loss
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What is causing my patients’ macrocytosis?
How to find the source of an incidental finding of macrocytosis, especially in patients without anemia.
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Abdominal pain with high transaminases
Are abnormalities in alkaline phosphatase always present during the passage of gallstones?
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Beware the COPD exacerbation
If a COPD patient has all the classic symptoms of an exacerbation, are there still other diagnoses to consider?
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Fever and bilateral ankle pain
When a patient presents with acute-onset fever and bilateral ankle pain and swelling, which diagnosis should come to mind?
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Unexplained leukocytosis in a hospitalized patient
What’s the most likely diagnosis in otherwise unexplained leukocytosis in a hospitalized patient?
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Nocturia and sleep apnea
Frequent nocturia may require a search beyond the usual diagnostic suspects.