The ACNES Diagnosis That Wasn’t: It Was Herpes Zoster - Medscape
Mar 11, 2025 · Examination revealed erythema and small vesicles in the T12 dermatome. Tenderness was noted upon palpation, with positive pinch and Carnett’s signs at the …
Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Piriformis Syndrome
Jun 23, 2022 · Two specialists provide an overview of the syndrome, which is often characterized by pain in the buttocks and leg. They discuss differential diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Low Back Pain: Evaluating Presenting Symptoms in Elderly Patients
Nov 20, 2009 · The location of the sensation depends on the sensory dermatome or the area supplied by a spinal accessory nerve. Sensory loss implies interruption of the sensory fibers …
21 Dermatology Mnemonics - Medscape
Apr 15, 2019 · How do you remember the many intricacies of dermatology? These illustrated mnemonics, created by Stanford medical student Nick Love, are destined to be the most …
Varicella Zoster Virus Infection During Pregnancy - Medscape
Mar 3, 2005 · The rash is painful and is usually confined to a dermatome. Serious life-threatening complications of the infection include pneumonia (up to 20% of pregnant patients) and …
Vulvar Dermatoses: Ob.Gyn Collaboration With Dermatologists
Sarah Cigna, MD, sees patients every week with vulvovaginal pain and vulvar dermatoses. She’s an ob.gyn. with a focus on sexual health — often the first physician seen by patients with …
Perioperative Nursing - Medscape
Dec 15, 2025 · Perioperative Nursing : Perioperative nurses care for patients before, during and after surgery and other invasive procedures.
Bell's Palsy: What to Know in Primary Care - Medscape
Mar 25, 2024 · Dr Kevin Fernando discusses the diagnosis and treatment of Bell's palsy.
Targeting the Trigeminocervical Complex in Migraine - Medscape
This review explores the hypothesis that dysfunction of neural mechanisms that mediate trigeminovascular activation are at the root of migraine. Could this be a fruitful target for drug …
In Memoriam: Healthcare Workers Who Have Died of COVID-19
Apr 1, 2020 · More than 1000 doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals have died treating patients with COVID-19. Medscape wants to make sure they are not forgotten.