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Angioedema

Angioedema Introduction Background Angioedema is characterized by painless, nonpruritic, nonpitting, and well-circumscribed areas of edema due to in…

Urticaria

Introduction Background Urticaria, or hives, is a common skin condition that affects 15-25% of the population at some point in their lives. Most case…

Urticaria

Introduction Background Urticaria, or hives, is a common skin condition that affects 15-25% of the population at some point in their lives. Most case…

HIV Western Blot

This is a test that detects the presence of antibodies, which are chemicals produced by the body to fight germs and other foreign substances. In part…

HIV Western Blot

This is a test that detects the presence of antibodies, which are chemicals produced by the body to fight germs and other foreign substances. In part…

Rewarding primary care physicians for time spent with the patient

Abraham Verghese is a professor of medicine at Stanford University, and one of the most articulate physician-writers today. He recently wrote an op-e…

Rewarding primary care physicians for time spent with the patient

Abraham Verghese is a professor of medicine at Stanford University, and one of the most articulate physician-writers today. He recently wrote an op-e…