Dr Pamela Wible’s Testimony in Support of Medical Student Mental Health in Missouri
In testimony to the state legislature on March 18, 2015, Dr Wible endorsed a bill requiring annual depression screening for Missouri medical school students and services to those at risk.
Make the Right Inhaler Choice for Pediatric Asthma Patients
Making a good match between a young patient and an inhaler device is a first step toward optimal asthma management. Find a brief review of how to make that match in this short slide show.
GLP-1RAs Good for Diabetes, Good for the Heart
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists represent a novel class of antihyperglycemic agents that have a cardiac-friendly profile.
Weigh in on Weight loss Drugs
For many obese adults, diet and exercise are not enough to achieve durable weight loss. Three drugs are approved in the US as adjunctive therapy for obesity management. Weigh in with what you know with answers to these 3 questions.
Hot Flashes: 7 Years and Counting
Hot flashes and night sweats for more than 7 years during menopausal transition? It’s a reality for many women.
11 New FDA-Approved Primary Care Drugs
In the past few months, the FDA has approved a number of drugs for a variety of primary care disorders. Here’s a look at 11 of the newest.
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17-Year-Old With Recurring Rash
These discolored, scaly lesions on this young man’s trunk have recurred for the past 2 summers. He reports that the rash becomes “irritated and itchy” when he is in the sun.
Hyperemesis in a Young Woman: Diagnosis
Could repeated episodes of vomiting in this young woman be related to ingestion of a drug?
Hyperemesis in a Young Woman
For the past year, the patient has had episodes of severe nausea, vomiting, headache, and abdominal pain separated by weeks of feeling quite well.
Pediatric Asthma Refresher for the Primary Care Clinician
In the United States asthma affects nearly 7 million children. Brush up on the core components of pediatric asthma care with this short slide show.
Child Abuse-or Medical Mimic?
How good are your hunches when it comes to cases of possible child abuse? Can you determine which cases need to be reported to Child Protective Services and which require a medical diagnosis? See how well you do with the 5 cases presented here.
Perioral Blistering and Crusting
A 32-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of lip swelling associated with massive, painful blister formation and crusting. What is this?
Could You Spot the Measles?
Here are the signs and symptoms of the measles in a classic case-in order of their appearance:
Teen With Itchy Papular Rash on Face and Arms
This monomorphic papular rash is unrelated to medications, recent sickness, or exposure to poison oak. It developed about 6 days earlier.
7 Secrets to Loyal Patients for Life
Solve problems, return calls, start on time-3 of the 7 ways Dr Pamela Wible ensures her patients are hers and always hers.
Skin Signs of HIV?
Joint pain and dactylitis: does this combo suggest the need to test for HIV infection? Test your dermatologic prowess and answer 4 other quiz questions here.
Benzodiazepines and Chronic Pain
Best practices make a strong case against prescribing benzodiazepines for chronic pain patients taking opioids. But are we following best practices?
10-Month-Old With Macular Spreading Rash
A macular rash has been spreading for 5 days after the cheerful child started amoxicillin therapy. What’s the most likely cause?
Vitamin D Highlights: A Bedroom Boost
Italian researchers have found yet another area where the vitamin/hormone may help out: the bedroom.