Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. This compact slide show provides visual presentations of a range of heart-related problems.
Disorders of, relating to, or situated near the spine affect virtually 100% of the population at some time in life. This compact slide show provides visual presentations of a range of these problems.
Rheumatologic conditions present with a diversity of clinical features, often seen first in primary care. This compact slide show provides visual presentations of a range of these disorders.
ASH is the largest organization of hypertension researchers and health care providers in the United States committed to preventing and treating hypertension and its consequences. The editors of ConsultantLive bring you updates from the 2013 ASH conference in San Francisco, CA. Read More
Prominent, pigmented polyangular scales on the extensor surfaces of the arms, legs, and trunk suggested recessive X-linked ichthyosis. More in this article.Read More
More than 1300 physicians of all specialties responded to the 2012 survey. Many of the respondents are primary care physicians. See how your colleagues responded and learn what concerns them most.Read more
The “plus” means beta blockade plus a little something more – like alpha blockade, or generation of nitric oxide. From ASH 2013, a glance toward the future. .
C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and interleukin-6 are associated with the development of atherosclerotic disease. If CPAP reduces CV disease, does it also reduce these precursors?
New technology can rapidly diagnose TB and other important infectious bacteria, as well as determine the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains.
The number of people who require 2 or more antihypertensives to reach target blood pressure are on the increase. So, simply stated, what goes best with what? The 2013 ASH meeting offered some good suggestions under the heading of “Within Class Differences.”
At ASH 2013 in San Francisco, a troubling central nervous system complication of untreated hypertension was discussed—dementia. To infer that CNS damage is a correlate of vascular dementia is only partially correct. For primary care physicians, the rest of the story is a must-read.
ASH 2013 has uncovered 2 glaring gaps in the management of people with sleep disorders (OSA as well as others) and appropriate care after a stroke. Both cohorts frequent primary care practice.
Patients with resistant hypertension and hypertensive patients prone to hyperkalemia are on the rise. They are not easy to care for, but certain “tricks of the trade” can help. Details here.
This solitary, very pruritic, annular lesion suggests dermatophytosis. KOH preparation verified the presence of Tinea faciei. This infection is usually associated with contact with a new kitten or puppy.
Researchers have devoted themselves to devising ways of blocking the production or accumulation of beta-amyloid. Now scientists are studying other protein targets, including tau.
The ConsultantLive.com podcast archive includes the series Cardiology Now—discussions between Dr Payal Kohli of the University of California San Francisco and experts in cardiovascular medicine including Drs Christopher Cannon, Deepak Bhatt of the TIMI study group at Harvard and Dr Roger Blumenthal, Director of the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease at Johns Hopkins. See More Multimedia »
Videos
Featured in this section are short videos of practical dermatology webinars given by Dr Ted Rosen, Professor of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine and Chief of the Dermatology Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, both in Houston, Texas. Each segment offers concise, practical clinical guidance on a specific dermatologic condition seen frequently in primary care. See More Multimedia »
Diagnostic Champions’ Challenge on Consultant Live Test your diagnostic skills and knowledge by quickly identifying and assessing various mental health disorders. The Psychiatric Times Diagnostic Champions' Challenge is meant to educate and entertain. Test your clinical acumen in this activity that is sure to make you think.…
ASH 2013 American Society of Hypertension Highlights of key presentations at the ASH Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco are available here.
AIBD 2012 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases The editors of ConsultantLive bring you updates from the 2010 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases conference in Hollywood, Florida.
ACG 2012 American College of Gastroenterology Highlights of key presentations at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada are available here.
ACG 2011 American College of Gastroenterology Highlights of key presentations at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, DC are available here.
MGMA 2011 Medical Group Management Association Updates, policy news, and advice on practice management from the MGMA Annual Conference.
ACC 2011 American College of Cardiology News, resources, and updates from the ACC's 60th Annual Scientific Session in New Orleans are available here.
ACG 2010 American College of Gastroenterology Highlights of key presentations at the ACG 75th Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio are available here.
AIBD 2010 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America The editors of ConsultantLive bring you updates from the 2010 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases conference in Hollywood, Florida.
To suggest today that condoms are “obsolete” sounds heretical and like a topic ripe for heated debate. Here, HIV/AIDS blogger Dr. Rodger MacArthur lays out the science for your review.
I’ve been in practice for 20 years and have never lost a patient to suicide. But I have lost colleagues, friends, and lovers – ALL male physicians—to suicide. I have a long list of answers to the question, “Why?” Maybe the most fundamental answer is that doctors are human..
My first patient had so many things wrong; he left before I could examine his heart and lungs, ask about chest pain, or reconcile his medication list. After his visit, veteran clinic staff noted they hadn’t seen Jim for years and were surprised he had come in at all. I felt the totality of my medical education had been squandered. They kindly reminded me it had just begun.
Primary Care Can't Thrive Without Nurse Practitioners Courtney H. Lyder, ND, May 17, 2013 With a projected shortfall of primary-care physicians, it's time for alternate solutions to patient care. Nurse practitioners are one logical remedy.
This man's right chest shows partial absence of the pectoralis major muscle—part of Poland syndrome, which consists of which anomalies? 
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. This compact slide show provides visual presentations of a range of heart-related problems. 
Disorders of, relating to, or situated near the spine affect virtually 100% of the population at some time in life. This compact slide show provides visual presentations of a range of these problems.
Rheumatologic conditions present with a diversity of clinical features, often seen first in primary care. This compact slide show provides visual presentations of a range of these disorders. 
PCPs for sleep apnea?; mental illness and obesity; norovirus on the rise; global sodium overdose.
Antidepressants and preterm birth; annual BP check?; early stroke; niacin and heart disease; diabetes drug trouble. 
Test your clinical skills in this week’s 5-question quiz. 
Test your clinical skills in this week’s 5-question quiz. 
Test your clinical skills in this week’s 5-question quiz. 
This solitary, very pruritic, annular lesion suggests dermatophytosis. KOH preparation verified the presence of Tinea faciei. This infection is usually associated with contact with a new kitten or puppy.
To suggest today that condoms are “obsolete” sounds heretical and like a topic ripe for heated debate. Here, HIV/AIDS blogger Dr. Rodger MacArthur lays out the science for your review.
I’ve been in practice for 20 years and have never lost a patient to suicide. But I have lost colleagues, friends, and lovers – ALL male physicians—to suicide. I have a long list of answers to the question, “Why?” Maybe the most fundamental answer is that doctors are human..
