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Acute Complications of Myocardial InfarctionAdvances in reperfusion therapy to treat myocardial infarction have resulted in fewer mechanical complications. When they do occur, they are often catastrophic and require immediate surgical intervention.
Medscape Features Slideshows, February 12, 2026
Pancreatic Cancer: Difficult Diagnosis, Ominous OutlookPancreatic cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. Approximately 80% of all pancreatic cancers are adenocarcinomas, with only 2% of exocrine pancreatic tumors diagnosed as benign. Do you know how to distinguish the different histologic subtypes and initiate appropriate treatment?
February 11, 2026
Thawing a Frozen ShoulderFrozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder joint, is a common but sometimes difficult to treat condition. It often starts with shoulder pain and stiffness.
Medscape Features Slideshows, February 4, 2026
Noise Pollution and Chronic DiseaseVarious forms of pollution, including noise, air, water, soil, and light, are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Hair Disorders: Finding the Root of the ProblemHair loss, or alopecia, can be associated with a wide variety of conditions, from genetic to autoimmune to infectious to environmental. Learn how to identify the most common forms of hair loss.
January 9, 2026
6 Common-to-Rare Infant Skin ConditionsVarious skin disorders occur specifically in childhood. Although many of these are benign and self-limited, some require an extensive workup and close monitoring.
January 2, 2026
Adult Brain Tumors: A Spreading ProblemAdult brain tumors constitute about 2% of all US cancers, and about one third of them are malignant. Although some are primary, most arise from metastases to the brain. Learn more about risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of these lesions.
December 29, 2025
Preventive Cardiology in Low-Access CommunitiesSocial determinants of health play a significant role in the development of risk factors for CVD and are increasingly a target of consideration for preventive cardiology interventions.
Medscape Features Slideshows, November 26, 2025
Community-Acquired InfectionsCommunity-acquired infections are contracted outside of healthcare settings, significantly impacting daily life. They range from mild illnesses to severe diseases such as pneumonia and meningitis.
Medscape Features Slideshows, November 13, 2025
Can't-Miss Gastrointestinal DiagnosesDetermining the exact cause of gastrointestinal symptoms can be challenging. Delays in diagnosis and treatment may result in serious complications, including abdominal catastrophes.
November 13, 2025
Gout for the HolidaysGout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. Once called the "disease of kings," gout can result from holiday-related overindulgence in certain foods and beverages.
High-Risk ECGsRapid ECG interpretation is essential in the emergency medicine setting, often completed in under 30 seconds. Here, we review a series of ECGs with clinically relevant “can’t miss” diagnoses.
Medscape Features Slideshows, October 21, 2025
Cutaneous and Mucosal Manifestations of Viral DiseasesViral infections can cause a range of cutaneous and mucosal manifestations, from isolated lesions to generalized exanthems. Learn more about the findings associated with various viruses.
