Renal and Urogenital Disorders Board Review Questions: Free CME QuizRenal and Urogenital Disorders CME Quiz courtesy of Med-Challenger Online Medical EducationThis week’s Med-Challenger free CME quiz – Renal and Urogenital Disorders – the quick quiz covers medications for diabetes that should be avoided in patients with chronic kidney disease; presentation, management, and disposition of a patient with an acute exacerbation … Read More
Iodinated Contrast Guidelines 2020 Update for Emergency Imaging, Part 2 – Guideline Knowledge Check
Iodinated Contrast in Emergency Imaging, Kidney Radiology – 2020 Guideline Update, Part 2New guidance regarding iodinated contrast in contrast-enhanced emergency imaging of patients with an abnormal renal history.This is part two of our Guideline Knowledge Check regarding emergency kidney imaging. A just released 2020 National Radiology / Kidney Consensus statement provides new guidance regarding contrast-enhanced emergency imaging of patients with an abnormal … Read More
Iodinated Contrast Guidelines 2020 Update for Emergency Imaging – Guideline Knowledge Check
Iodinated Contrast in Emergency Imaging, Kidney Radiology – 2020 Guideline UpdateNew guidance regarding iodinated contrast in contrast-enhanced emergency imaging of patients with an abnormal renal history.Iodinated contrast is in the news. A just released 2020 National Radiology / Kidney Consensus statement provides new guidance regarding contrast-enhanced emergency imaging of patients with an abnormal renal history. What does this consensus statement recommend? Today’s Guideline … Read More
Rhabdomyolysis Review – Recalling What You Learned in Cell Biology
Rhabdomyolysis – A Quick ReviewRecalling What You Learned in Cell BiologyRhabdomyolysis refers to the disintegration of striated muscle with the release of muscle cell contents into the circulation. It is a potentially fatal acute illness requiring aggressive treatment. Common causes of rhabdomyolysis include trauma, prolonged external compression, extreme exertion, and various drugs including, alcohol, cocaine, and opiates. Clinical features of … Read More