Optic Nerve Melanocytoma With Vitreous Seeding
This case report discusses a diagnosis of optic nerve melanocytoma in a woman aged 55 years who presented with progressive painless vision loss over a 7-month period.
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Bilateral Mumps-Associated Retinitis in an Unvaccinated Male
This case report discusses a diagnosis of bilateral mumps-associated retinitis in a young male aged 16 years who had not received the mumps vaccine.
Retinal Vasculitis Associated With Castleman Disease
This case report describes a diagnosis of retinal vasculitis associated with Castleman disease in a man who presented with 6 months of progressive floaters bilaterally and no change in visual acuity.
Fever and Floaters in a 56-Year-Old Woman
A 56-year-old woman presents with fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Computed tomography scan of the head shows multiple coarse, dystrophic calcifications, and she reports floaters with normal vision. What would you do next?
A Unified Approach to Health Data Exchange – A Report From the US DHHS
Importance Health information technology, such as electronic health records (EHRs), has been widely adopted, yet accessing and exchanging data in the fragmented US health care system remains challenging. To unlock the potential of EHR data to improve patient health, public health,…
A 61-Year-Old Man With Weakness and Gait Dysfunction
A man aged 61 years presented with chronic progressive weakness and gait dysfunction over a 4-year period. He had Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry and a history of memory loss, inappropriate laughter, dysarthria, and hypertension. Examination revealed impaired recall, extremity spasticity, distal…
What to Know About FDA-Approved Cannabis-Derived Products
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved cannabis-derived medications for several indications. In this episode, family practitioner Randy Easterling, MD, highlights the current regulatory status of FDA-approved cannabis-derived medications and their approved uses.
What to Know About FDA-Approved Cannabis-Derived Products
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved cannabis-derived medications for several indications. In this episode, family practitioner Randy Easterling, MD, highlights the current regulatory status of FDA-approved cannabis-derived medications and their approved uses.
Relevant Regulatory and Legal Information
No business owner, let alone a physician focused on patient care, anticipates running afoul of legal or regulatory issues. Being aware, informed, and prepared cannot be emphasized enough.
Introduction to Human Resources in Health Care
Introduction to Human Resources in Health Care focuses on pinpointing a staffing ratio and team makeup that provide optimal support for physicians by calculating number of support team members, evaluating staffing needs, investing in team professional development, and team relationships…
