Vol. 5 No. 5 (2013): September/October 2013

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Acute ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries evaluated and treated by primary care physicians. Ankle sprains are common in adolescents and young adults and typically occur during athletic activity. Risk factors include a previous ankle sprain and body mass inde...

Acne vulgaris is one of the most common conditions presented to the family physician. The vast array of topical and systemic medications available can make choosing an appropriate treatment seem overwhelming. Because every case of acne is different, the choice of medication should be sel...

Background: Physicians have long understood that the privilege of professional autonomy would only continue to be granted to the profession by demonstration of effective self-regulation.Discussion: Although initiatives in demonstration of continued fitness for practice are sometimes look...

Among cancers in the United States, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed, and the second leading cause of death. Most colon cancers are thought to develop from adenomatous polyps through the adenoma-carcinoma sequence, which emphasizes the importance of screening colono...

Heat- and cold-related illnesses represent a broad spectrum of preventable common conditions affecting diverse populations every year. Clinicians treating patients near areas of outdoor recreation and nursing homes or who potentially see critical pediatric, indigent, or intoxicated patie...

Cardiac auscultation skills amongst many physicians are lacking. This brief report discusses 2 mobile apps designed to improve cardiac auscultation skills. ...

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