Medscape Education Patient Cases

• A 28-Year-Old With a Fever of Unknown Origin CME A 28-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of unexplained fever. She also suffers from asthma and unresponsive chronic bronchitis as well as severe, limiting back pain. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape CME Case Presentations, January 2012
• Cases in Atopic Dermatitis CME/CE Drs. Lawrence F. Eichenfield and Michael G. Osofsky explore challenges in the management of atopic dermatitis in infants and children, with special focus on parents' concerns about treatment.
  Medscape Education Dermatology, December 2011
• Severe, Radiating Abdominal Pain and Near Syncope in an Elderly Man CME An 85-year-old man is brought to the ED with severe, radiating abdominal pain that began 2 hours ago. The patient has nausea and felt light-headed at the onset of the pain. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape CME Case Presentations, December 2011
• A 44-Year-Old Man With Back Pain and Progressive Weakness CME A 44-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-month history of progressive bilateral lower extremity numbness and weakness and a 4-year history of back pain. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape CME Case Presentations, December 2011
• Pain Management: Appraising and Advancing Contemporary Strategies in Primary Care CME Better understand the natural history and consequences of chronic pain and gain clinical insight into pain control and improving function in patients with this complex neurobiological condition
  November 2011
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Dystonia: Current and Emerging Approaches CME What are the new treatment options and procedures for cervical dystonia?
  November 2011
• Sudden-Onset Aphasia and Right Hemiparesis in a 67-Year-Old Woman CME A 67-year-old woman is brought to the ED for severe right-sided weakness and difficulty speaking that was observed by her husband on awakening this morning. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape CME Case Presentations, November 2011
• A 35-Year-Old Man With Acute-Onset Penile Pain and Swelling CME A 35-year-old man presents to the ED with acute-onset penile pain and swelling that started during sexual intercourse. His partner recalls hearing a cracking sound. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape CME Case Presentations, November 2011
• Osteoarthritis: From Biomarkers to Strategies for Pain Management CME Explore the most recent advances in establishing systemic biomarkers for OA and the latest treatments for patients with OA pain.
  October 2011
• Spastic Quadriplegia Following Treatment for Epigastric Pain and Vomiting CME An elderly man presents with 5 days of epigastric pain and vomiting. He is treated for hyponatremia; he responds well, but his condition deteriorates in the days following. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape CME Case Presentations, October 2011
• A 10-Year-Old With Recurrent Painful Swelling and Restricted Movement CME A 10-year-old boy presents with recurrent episodes of painful swelling associated with restricted movement and areas of residual, painless, persistent, nontender bony swelling. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape CME Case Presentations, September 2011
• PAH From A to Z: Strategies for Early Recognition and Proper Treatment CME/CE A foundational review of PAH including best practices to improve patient outcomes with Dr. Oudiz.
  Medscape Education Cardiology, September 2011
• A 42-Year-Old Woman With Weakness, Chronic Backache, and Bruising CME A 42-year-old woman presents with bleeding gums and reports progressive weakness and occasional unexplained bruising. She also has a 1-year history of backache. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape CME Case Presentations, September 2011
• A Teenage Athlete With a Painful Knee CME A 16-year-old boy is presented for acute-onset knee pain and swelling that began 1 week ago after a soccer match. He had a patellar dislocation 2 months ago, with full recovery. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape CME Case Presentations, September 2011
• Care of Patients With CVD and CKD: Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities CME Join Dr. Olurotimi Badero as he reviews 2 cases that address the management of CVD and CKD with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities.
  Medscape Education Cardiology, August 2011
• A 75-Year-Old Man With Anuria and Abdominal Distention CME A 75-year-old man presents with a 6-week history of lower abdominal pain and distention, bilateral lower-extremity swelling, and weight loss. He has been anuric for 3 days. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape CME Case Presentations, August 2011
• Delays in Hip Surgery Related to Medical Reasons CME The association between late surgery and worse outcomes in patients with hip surgery is mostly explained by medical reasons for surgical delay.
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, August 2011
• A 73-Year-Old Woman With Generalized Weakness and Heme-Positive Stool CME An elderly woman with a history of breast cancer complains of weakness and lack of appetite. She is being evaluated for iron-deficiency anemia and heme-positive stool. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape CME Case Presentations, August 2011
• Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Practical Guide for the Primary Care Provider CME Review the importance of early recognition and aggressive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, including the rationale for early DMARD therapy.
  July 2011
• An 8-Year-Old Boy With Knee Pain and a Fever CME An 8-year-old boy presents with a 1-day history of right knee pain. On presentation, he cannot bear weight on his right leg and there is associated swelling and fever of 103°F. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape CME Case Presentations, July 2011