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A 51-year-old woman presented for a routine full body skin exam after vacationing in Hawaii.
Diagnosis may be difficult in the early stages, but historical findings of fatigue and clinical findings of hyperpigmentation in classic areas may...
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How Old Are You? Stand on One Leg and I’ll Tell You
There are some big changes in body chemistry over time — and those changes peak at age 44 and age 60.
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H pylori: ACG Guideline Advises New Approaches to Treatment
There are still substantial evidence gaps, particularly around the use of a PCAB-based regimen and its relative advantages over a standard or high...
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Help Your Patients Reap the Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
What if we focus on decreasing dietary restrictions, incorporating a variety of nourishing foods, and educating our patients, instead of on...
The Optimized Doctor
The Game We Play Every Day
We’ve a unique communications conundrum in that we often need patients to understand a complex idea, but only have minutes to get them there. We...
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A Doctor Gets the Save When a Little League Umpire Collapses
Surgical oncologist aids umpire hit by a ball during a Little League game.
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Is CGM the New CBT?
Continuous glucose monitoring can help patients through a “carrot and stick” approach to dieting.
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Home HPV Testing: A New Frontier in Primary Care
If approved, home HPV testing could be a game-changer for patients who have difficulty attending in-person visits.
Commentary
Sex After Pregnancy: Why It Matters and How to Start the Conversation
If you’re working with new parents, remember: Open dialogue about sexual health is not just beneficial — it’s essential.
Opinion
The Genitals Are a Window Into Health: Sex as a Vital Sign
The genitals give information about the cardiovascular system, the peripheral nervous system, and the hormonal system.
Commentary
Is It Possible To Treat Patients You Dislike?
Physician asks if patients can receive the best care if the doctor-patient relationship breaks down.