June 19, 2014
This patient's presentation also included a pruritic rash around the nasolabial region and inguinal folds. What type of deficiency would you test for?
June 10, 2014
These symptoms may seem unrelated but are actually classic for a vitamin deficiency. Do you know which one?
June 06, 2014
Crohn disease patients with short gut syndrome may require total parenteral nutrition to replace nutrients no longer absorbed. But the supplementation has its risks. Can you name the source of the symptoms in this case?
May 13, 2014
Professional societies differ somewhat in their recommendations for when the benefits of annual screening reach an end. Two groups, however, are on the same page.
May 13, 2014
What would you suspect as the source in a woman 32 years of age?
May 13, 2014
Results of upper and lower endoscopy are inconclusive. Your next step?
April 29, 2014
This 42-year-old woman lost 100 lb during the year after gastric bypass surgery. Now, she is diagnosed as having an ulcer. What might be the cause of the lesion?
April 24, 2014
Fear of dining outside the home brings this patient to see you. What's the best diagnostic tool?
April 16, 2014
Constipation-related straining may be the cause of the lesion. How would you proceed?
March 19, 2014
Domperidone is better tolerated by some patients than metoclopramide. Before a switch, however, this test must be performed.