Medical Question of the Day- 21

A 62 year-old man complains of fever and diminished consciousness for 2 days. He has been healthy all his life and he doesn’t take any medications. On examination, he responds inconsistently to commands. His temperature is 103 F, pulse 110/min and blood pressure is 80/56 mmHg. His physical examination is otherwise normal. There is no … Read more

Medical Question of the Day- 19

An 18-year-old male complains of nausea and slight icterus for 2 weeks. Medical, surgical and family histories are unremarkable. Physical examination reveals slight jaundice and tenderness on the right upper side of the abdomen. Laboratory findings include positive IgM anti-HAV and marked elevation of ALT and AST levels. What is the appropriate management of this … Read more

Medical Question of the Day- 18

A 43 year-old man presents to his physician with a complaint of progressive difficulty in swallowing solid food. He has a 10-year history of heartburn which increases with spicy food and relieves by antacids. He does not smoke or drink alcohol. His weight is the same since last visit six months ago. He is scheduled … Read more