Osmosis

• A 53-Year-Old Man With Worsening Heartburn Our question this week focuses on a concern about heartburn.
  Osmosis, March 19, 2021
• A 25-Year-Old Suddenly Unable to Walk This week's question involves a man with an inability to walk.
  Osmosis, March 05, 2021
• A Tall, Thin 20-Year-Old With Aortic Root Dilation Can you choose the best treatment for cardiac findings in a young man?
  Osmosis, February 19, 2021
• A 63-Year-Old Man Who Died by Suicide: What’s the Cause? Can you make the correct posthumous diagnosis in a man who committed suicide?
  Osmosis, February 05, 2021
• A 26-Year-Old With Chronic Eye Pain Can you properly diagnosis the source of a young woman’s eye pain?
  Osmosis, January 22, 2021
• A 21-Year-Old With Sudden, Severe Chest Pain Can you identify proper treatment in a man injured in a jet ski accident?
  Osmosis, January 08, 2021
• A 62-Year-Old Man With Syncope and Chest Pain A 62-year-old man presents after a syncopal episode while playing soccer with his grandchildren. What characteristics are expected in his arterial pressure profile?
  Osmosis, December 25, 2020
• Type I Hypersensitivity: Overview Video   This brief video covers key aspects of etiology, presentation, and treatment for these important allergic reactions.
  Osmosis, December 18, 2020
• A 75-Year-Old Man With Left-Sided Facial Droop A 75-year-old man presents with an inability to move his right upper and lower extremity after waking from a nap. Do you know how best to manage his condition?
  Osmosis, December 11, 2020
• A Newborn Male With a Saclike Lesion A 7.5-lb male is born with a protruding saclike lesion on his lower back. What is the most appropriate next step in his management?
  Osmosis, November 27, 2020
• HIV and AIDS: Overview Video   Review key aspects of HIV and AIDS —including transmission, disease progression, and prevention and treatment—with this quick overview video.
  Osmosis, November 20, 2020
• A 27-Year-Old Woman With Knee Pain and Facial Rash A 27-year-old woman presents with fatigue, joint pain, and facial rash. What study or investigation is the best next step?
  Osmosis, November 13, 2020
• A 2-Month-Old Boy With Yellow Eyes A 2-month-old boy presents with yellow eyes and 3 days of weakness. Which enzyme is most likely deficient?
  Osmosis, October 30, 2020
• Congestive Heart Failure: Overview Video   Review key aspects of congestive heart failure—including causes and key aspects of diagnosis and treatment—with this quick overview video.
  Osmosis, October 23, 2020
• A Newborn in Acute Respiratory Distress A newborn male infant is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with acute respiratory distress. What condition is likely associated?
  Osmosis, October 16, 2020
• A 40-Year-Old Man With Bumps on His Neck A 40-year-old man presents with fatigue, chills, and night sweats for the last month. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
  Osmosis, October 02, 2020
• Schizophrenia: Overview Video   Schizophrenia is a type of mental disorder characterized by certain symptoms, including delusions, hallucinations, alogia, and cognitive issues. Review key aspects in this short video.
  Osmosis, September 23, 2020
• A 12-Year-Old Boy With Repetitive Motions A 12-year-old boy presents with repetitive motions such as blinking or tilting his head. What finding is commonly associated with his condition?
  Osmosis, September 18, 2020
• A 46-Year-Old Woman With a Cerebral Mass A 46-year-old woman presents after having a seizure. MRI reveals a cerebral mass lesion. What is the most likely diagnosis?
  Osmosis, September 04, 2020
• Hirschsprung Disease: Overview Video   Hirschsprung disease is a type of congenital disease in which fecal movement is impaired, leading to colon blockage. Review key aspects of etiology, diagnosis, and treatment in this short video.
  Osmosis, August 28, 2020