Leo Robert

July 01, 2014

Hepatitis, measles, smallpox, polio, mumps, influenza, Fifth disease-a close look at the value of vaccination past, present, and future.

June 25, 2014

Neurofibromatosis, neuroretinitis, neurologic complications of Down syndrome, Lhermitte-Duclos disease, neurosarcoidosis-find insights here for defeating nervous system disorders.

June 16, 2014

Here: a close-up look at one cause of upper GI bleeds, as well as bezoars, stromal tumor, appendicolith, and Kaposi sarcoma.

June 12, 2014

Now close to 10% of Americans have this serious disease, according to the CDC, but many don’t even know they have it.

June 11, 2014

The use of insulin has grown in recent years largely because of the widespread adoption of analogs. Out-of-pocket expenditures per prescription also increased.

June 09, 2014

Ischemic colitis; eosinophilic esophagitis; Crohn disease; necrotizing pancreatitis; diverticulosis: close-up looks and helpful tips here.

June 04, 2014

Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer, and it is associated with an array of complications, as the following cases attest.

May 27, 2014

Meet patients’ facial skin problems head-on by gaining a familiarity with the common problems and symptoms. This week’s photo quiz offers a variety of presentations to test your prima facie knowledge.

May 15, 2014

Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses occur most often in the late spring and summer months, many with similar presentations, making this a good time to test your knowledge of these pesty posers.

May 08, 2014

Many skin disorders look alike, and psoriasis can be especially tough to diagnose. Take this photo quiz to test your knowledge of these similar syndromes.