Response to which medication supports the likely diagnosis?
June 06, 2018Figure 1 Quiz of the Week A 19-year-old female exchange student presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and a swollen right knee. She has had recurrent episodes of abdominal pain for the past 5 years which last 2-3 days before resolving spontaneously. Previous investigations have all failed to identify a cause. She…
Have fun in your leadership role
June 01, 2018Leader Spotlight: Jamilah Alhashidi Today’s spotlight is AMSA member and leader Jamilah Alhashidi! Jamilah is a medical student at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. How have you been involved with AMSA? During my first year of medical school, I served as the Global Health Chair at our school’s AMSA chapter. As a second-year…
What treatment should be administered for this patient’s rash?
May 30, 2018Figure 1 Quiz of the Week A 28-year-old woman presents with a one-week history of a slightly raised erythematous lesion on her chest. She has been experiencing fatigue and joint pain since taking a walk through the woods in eastern Massachusetts earlier this month. She is 33-weeks pregnant and is otherwise well. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent…
Ways to cope with anxiety during medical school
May 25, 2018This post was created in partnership with BetterHelp. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided on this page. Medical school is a hard journey, but one that is rewarding. However, there are many obstacles you must face in order to graduate…
Dyspnea and abdominal pain—what next steps would you recommend?
May 23, 2018Figure 1 Quiz of the Week A 66-year-old male with a history of hypertension presents to the emergency department with dyspnea and sharp abdominal pain radiating to his back. On examination, his blood pressure is 180/120 mm Hg. A CT scan demonstrates the findings seen here and laboratory testing indicates that his renal function is…
Woman with COPD develops white film on eye
May 16, 2018Figure 1 Quiz of the Week An 85-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with COPD. She is treated with bronchodilators, oral glucocorticoids, antibiotics, and non-invasive ventilation for 7 days. A new thin white film appears on the patient’s cornea. It does not slough with swabbing, and the patient is asymptomatic. Image credit: @JenkinsMD….
