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Experts debate pros, cons of vitamin D

An obscure nutrient is now being hailed as a link to prevention of diseases as disparate as diabetes, schizophrenia, cancer, strokes and heart attacks. Experts square off on how much vitamin D can be associated with illnesses, the proper amount that people should get, and how they can get it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/vitamin.htm
1 Nov 2009

MKSAP Quiz: rash on hands present for 6 weeks

A 40-year-old woman is evaluated for a rash on her hands that has been present for 6 weeks. This rash comes and goes throughout the year and has been present for many years, but never as severe as it is now. She also experiences itchy skin on her body. She had eczema as a child and currently has seasonal allergies. She is otherwise well and is currently taking no medication. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/11/3.htm
11 Nov 2014

MKSAP Quiz: 5-day history of asymptomatic rash

A 68-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 5-day history of an asymptomatic rash on the upper back and upper arms. The lesions grew suddenly and are neither pruritic nor painful. The patient has had associated fevers. He has a myelodysplastic syndrome and has received intermittent erythrocyte transfusions, and he takes azacitidine. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and a skin biopsy, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2014

MKSAP Quiz: Pain on tip of nose and painful periorbital eruption

A 65-year-old woman is evaluated for a prodrome of pain on tip of the nose followed by a painful eruption involving the right periorbital tissue. On physical examination, all vital signs are normal. There are grouped vesicles on an erythematous base on the tip of the nose and about the right eye. What is the most appropriate first step in the management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/01/3.htm
1 Jul 2014

Plantar wart treatment options equally effective

Cryotherapy and salicylic acid had similar, and low, rates of success in treating plantar warts, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/14/4.htm
14 Jun 2011

MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of intermittent itching

A 59-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-month history of intermittent itching on the forearms. He describes the itch as deep, with a burning or tingling sensation. Scratching helps somewhat, but over-the-counter topical corticosteroids have not helped. Cooling the skin soothes the itch. He did not notice a rash until he started scratching. The itch gets worse after being in the sun, but sun exposure does not cause redness or a rash. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/12/3.htm
12 Aug 2014

MKSAP Quiz: generalized, intensely pruritic eruption

Additional screening criteria suggested for abdominal aortic aneurysm
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/31/3.htm
31 Aug 2010

MKSAP Quiz: New lesion on the side of the face

A 44-year-old man is evaluated for a new lesion on the side of his face. It has been present for several months and is asymptomatic. When he shaves he cuts it, and it starts bleeding. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/mksap-quiz-new-lesion-on-the-side-of-the-face.htm
1 Nov 2018

MKSAP Quiz: pruritic hives for 12 weeks

This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 60-year-old woman with a 12-week history of pruritic hives.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/31/3.htm
31 Jan 2012

MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of dry eye

This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 68-year-old man with a 6-month history of dryness in his eyes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/18/3.htm
18 Oct 2011

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