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- Joint pain in a man with lung cancer
Hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy is characterized by proliferation of the skin and periosteal formation of new bone.
- Rule out pulmonary tuberculosis: Clinical and radiographic clues for the internist
As tuberculosis rates decline in the United States, clinicians are less likely to consider it early in a patient’s illness. Certain clinical and radiographic features increase the likelihood of tuberculosis. This review covers the clinical and radiographic features of tuberculosis, the initial evaluation of the patient, the use of airborne infection isolation, and the utility of new molecular techniques in diagnosing tuberculosis.
- Short and sweet: Writing better consult notes in the era of the electronic medical record
Avoid repeating everything already in the record, but include your reasoning and teaching points.
- When should I discuss driving with my older patients?
Discuss driving safety with any patient who is age 80 or older, `or who has a high-risk medical condition.
- In Reply: Insulin therapy and cancer risk (October 2014)
A reader comments on whether insulin therapy increases the risk of cancer (October 2014).