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On exam, this 19-year-old woman has malar rash characterized by pink-violet papules and plaques with no other physical finding. ANA is positive and urinalysis is remarkable for 3+ blood and protein. What test is the most appropriate next step?
Dermatology January 25th 2023
The New England Journal of Medicine
A mass measuring 4.8 cm by 5.0 cm by 3.9 cm was detected by transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasonography of the abdomen and pelvis. This mass was located along the posterior part of the right hepatic lobe. Following the clinic evaluation, there were two important questions to answer. Initially, was the adrenal tumor malignant or benign? Second, did the lesion secrete hormones?
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism January 3rd 2023
Are the findings a result of bacterial endocarditis? Resurgent sarcoidosis? An opportunistic fungal pulmonary invasion? Review the workup and cast your vote on what you think the diagnosis is.
Allergy & Immunology December 7th 2022
JAMA Network
An observational analysis reviewed 54 studies and two medical record databases with data for 1.2 million individuals, to determine how many people experienced at least 1 of the 3 self-reported Long COVID symptom clusters 3 months after infection. The results indicate a Long COVID rate of 6.2%: 3.7% for ongoing respiratory problems, 3.2% for persistent fatigue with bodily pain or mood swings, and 2.2% for cognitive problems.
Family Medicine/General Practice October 20th 2022