Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians. A 79-year-old man is evaluated for pain in the buttocks region. He was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin large B-cell lymphoma 6 months ago. Although his lymphoma has responded well to therapy and he is without evidence of active disease, he required hospitalization… Read More: MKSAP: 79-year-old man with a sacral ulcer »
With sexual harassment and assault all over the headlines in Hollywood, sports, politics, and fitness, I’ve been thinking a lot about this topic and having lots of conversations about it lately. In a recent Instagram story, I asked women in my community what things they do daily in an attempt to stay safe, and avoid… Read More: 259 Things Women Do Daily to Avoid Being Assaulted »
Many men have enlarged veins in the scrotum, which is the pouch that holds the testicles. Doctors call these veins varicoceles. Many men with varicoceles have no symptoms, but some may have fertility issues. Varicoceles are common, affecting 10 to 15 percent of men. Doctors continue to debate the role of varicoceles in infertility. Some… Read More: What is the link between varicocele and infertility? »
Flu is a common viral infection that’s spread by sneezes and coughs, said the NHS. While people can catch flu all year round, it’s more common in the winter months. There’s no definitive way to prevent getting flu, but making some lifestyle changes could help to lower your risk. One of the best ways to… Read More: Flu warning: How to prevent the deadly flu virus this… »