Poorly Differentiated Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Involving the Axilla
Call on your diagnostic and management skills for this unusual case of poorly differentiated carcinoma of unknown primary involving the axilla. <br /> <i>Medscape Family Medicine</i>

Managing the Patient With Potential Genital Herpes and HIV Coinfection
What is the epidemiologic and pathophysiologic relationship between HIV and genital herpes? What are the management of and treatment options for genital herpes and HIV coinfection? <br /> <i>Medscape Infectious Diseases</i>

Food Impaction in a 33-Year-Old Man
A 33-year-old man presents to the ED after eating lunch complaining of “food stuck in my esophagus.” For the last few months, the patient has been experiencing worsening dysphagia; he has had problems with swallowing solid food since childhood. What condition is revealed on the endoscopic images? <br /> <i>eMedicine Case Presentations</i>

The Unraveling of Incretin Biology: New Dimensions in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Review the mechanisms by which incretin hormones affect glucose homeostasis and the role of incretin-based therapies, alone or in combination with other drug classes, in the management of type 2 diabetes. <br />

Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment and Outcomes
In this Video Lecture, Dr. Lisa Newman explores the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in breast cancer burden, treatment, and outcomes. <br /> <i>Medscape Hematology-Oncology</i>

Thyroid Swelling: An Unusual Presentation of a Cervical Sympathetic Chain Schwannoma
This report describes the case of a 35-year-old woman with a cervical schwannoma arising from the inferior aspect of the cervical sympathetic chain associated with a right Horner's syndrome. <br /> <i>The Medscape Journal of Medicine</i>

Prognosis After West Nile Virus Infection Appears Encouraging
Patients are likely to recover physical and mental function within about a year of infection, a new study shows. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>

Uninsured Rate Declines in US
A total of 45.7 million people are now without health insurance, a decrease of 15.3% as safety nets kick in. <br /> <i>WebMD Health News</i>

Islet Cell Dysfunction: An Underlying Defect in the Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes
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Cocaine-Associated Chest Pain and Myocardial Infarction
Dr. Amal Mattu reviews the AHA's recent scientific statement regarding the management of cocaine-associated chest pain and myocardial infarction and provides key takeaways for emergency clinicians. <br /> <i>Medscape Emergency Medicine</i>

Apixaban, a Factor Xa Inhibitor, Fails Against Enoxaparin in VTE Study
Results from ADVANCE-1, a study testing the novel anticoagulant apixaban in the prevention of venous thromboembolism, showed that the drug missed its primary end point, failing to meet statistical criteria for noninferiority when compared with enoxaparin. <br /> <i>Heartwire</i>

Olympic Gold Medalist Focuses on Raising Awareness of ADHD
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, who won 8 gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, is focusing on raising awareness of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and reassuring kids with the condition that they can succeed. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>

Management of Acute Peptic Ulcer Bleeding Reviewed
A clinical review describes recommendations for initial triage, medical therapy, and surgical considerations for the management of acute gastrointestinal tract bleeding from a peptic ulcer. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>

Amniotic Fluid Infection May Be Linked to Risk for Premature Birth
A study shows that amniotic fluid infection may be associated with the risk for premature births. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>

Aerobic Plus Resistance Training May Improve Coronary Artery Disease Outcomes
A randomized study shows that in patients with coronary artery disease, aerobic training combined with resistance training improves many outcomes. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>

FDA Safety Changes: Luvox, Tigan, Lotronex
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for fluvoxamine maleate tablets (Luvox), trimethobenzamide HCl intramuscular injection (Tigan), and alosetron HCl tablets (Lotronex). <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>

Abdominal Obesity Associated With Risk for Stroke and TIA
A new study shows, as has been seen for cardiovascular events, a significant relationship between markers of abdominal obesity and fat mass and the risk for stroke or transient ischemic attack. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>

Adverse Scrotal Skin Effects Seen With Sunitinib in Renal Cell Cancer Patients
Researchers describe adverse dermatologic effects in the scrotal and inguinal areas in 5 of 40 patients taking sunitinib for renal cell carcinoma. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>