Exposure to moisture leads to palmar rash

Caroline Y. Winslow and Julia R. Nunley, MD September 02, 2010

A 24-year-old woman presented with a six-year history of a recurring, somewhat painful and pruritic palmar rash that developed on either hand within minutes of exposure to water.
 

Collis-Nissen fundoplication for a symptomatic paraesophageal hernia

Ashley L. Racette, PA-C, MPAS; Richard T. Miller, MD September 02, 2010

A laparoscopic approach leads to relief of the patient's gastroesophageal reflux, uneventful surgery, and a smooth recovery
 

Tender, edematous, red plaques on a woman's hands and feet

Jennifer Stead, DO, and Stuart Gildenberg, MD August 25, 2010

One month after starting a new chemotherapeutic drug, the patient sought treatment for painful peeling and redness on her hands and feet.
 

Making the best use of osteoporosis agents

Jack Waxman, MD August 19, 2010

There are changes in the wind for patients with osteoporosis and their clinicians. But don't underestimate currently available therapies.
 

HPV cotest affects cervical cancer screening

August 10, 2010

Clinicians are likely to test the patient more frequently when using Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests together, a survey shows.
 

Hyperkeratotic plaques span from head to toe

Joshua Weingartner, Pamela S. Allen, MD, FAAD, and Heather Hennigan, PA-C August 10, 2010

Five months of treatment with corticosteroids and antibiotics did not relieve the scaly plaques on a man's scalp, cheeks, trunk, genitals, and legs.
 

Imaging options for patients with acute abdominal pain

Brady Pregerson, MD August 10, 2010

Each of the three primary modalities—plain films, diagnostic ultrasound, and CT scan—must be weighed against their strengths and weaknesses.
 

Bacterial meningitis complicated by seizures and confusion

August 10, 2010

Myoclonic seizures began following surgery to repair a cerebrospinal fluid leak in a 73-year-old woman.
 

Patches of hair loss

Sean D. Doherty, MD August 04, 2010

Two boys present with similar hair loss—one developed only months earlier, the other had been present since birth.
 

Sun-sensitive drugs may lead to cataracts

August 04, 2010

The active ingredients in a broad range of medications may make a person more vulnerable to age-related cataracts.
 
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