Richard, a 52-year-old man in good health, visits your office for his yearly physical. During the examination, he asks you, “Does the amount of salt I eat really matter? Could it actually affect my blood...
A visiting OB-GYN resident presents you with the results of a recent liquid Pap smear that reported Trichomonas. The patient was a 27–year-old reportedly monogamous woman, who had been married for 3 years....
Jonathan is a 32-year-old man concerned about his risk of colon cancer. He tells you that in response to online reports of the dangers of red and processed meat, he is thinking of becoming vegan to further...
Concerned about his risk for colon cancer, Joseph, a 52-year-old man, consults with you about bright red blood around his rectum. Physical examination is negative except for external hemorrhoids and...
Adam, a 36-year-old overweight man, has been struggling with his weight for many years. He is particularly concerned about his difficulty with giving up salty, crunchy snacks like chips and crackers, which...
Thomas is a 43-year-old man of healthy weight and body mass index. Despite his health, he expresses concern about diabetes, as the disease is common in his family.
Is there a simple office test a clinician might employ to ascertain the adequacy of beta blockade upon exercise heart rate without resorting to formal treadmill testing?
Janet, the mother of a 2-year-old son and 13-month-old daughter, asks for advice on choosing from the vast array of ready-made infant and toddler foods on the market.
Of the World Health Organization's top 10 global health threats of 2019, six were infectious diseases. Do you think those threats were eliminated or reduced by the end of 2019?
Roseanne is a 35-year-old mother of 2 young children. During a routine check-up, she mentions that she has recently switched from cooking with white rice to brown rice, because of the health benefits. ...
