Commentary
Opinion
Make the Diagnosis - May 2018
An HIV-positive patient presents with a 1-month history of severely pruritic papules on his chest. What's the diagnosis?
News
New Medicare cards
The switch began on April 1, and is expected to take about a year as the CMS processes about half a dozen states at a time.
Opinion
International travel updates
No matter the destination, you want to make sure your patients are medically prepared and only return home with one thing: souvenirs.
Opinion
Evaluating fever in the first 90 days of life
The current approach to the febrile infant less than 90 days of age is based on risk stratification.
News
Office staff cohesiveness remains important
When you get the right people, count yourself lucky and do what you have to do to keep them, says Dr. Allan M. Block.
News
Vaccines: Effectiveness vs. efficacy
Here’s a review of the math and meanings of vaccine effectiveness, vaccine efficacy, and confidence intervals.
News
Allscripts’ charges for sending, refilling prescriptions
A company like Allscripts can charge doctors for services, but most doctors aren’t in a position to increase their prices, Dr. Allan M. Block says...
Commentary
Impostor syndrome
Impostor syndrome is common and often occurs at moments of transition.
News
Antibiotic choice for acute otitis media 2018
Otopathogen epidemiology has changed over the years; should antibiotic choice for acute otitis media change as well?
News
Don’t give up on influenza vaccine
The influenza vaccine needs some help with its image.
Opinion
Preexposure prophylaxis among LGBT youth
LGBT youth are at high risk of HIV, and the risks and benefits of HIV PrEP need to be considered in this vulnerable population.