The Writing on the Wall
A 52-year-old man with diabetes mellitus was admitted to the hospital after presenting to the emergency department with abdominal discomfort. His symptoms began 5 weeks earlier, when epigastric discomfort developed that did not radiate elsewhere. The pain was worse after eating and was associated with nausea and bloating that were partially relieved by belching. Two weeks before presentation...
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About Interactive Medical Cases
Each interactive case presents an evolving patient history and a series of questions and exercises designed to test your diagnostic and therapeutic skills. You will receive immediate feedback on your answers and treatment choices, along with the opportunity to compare your final score with those of your peers. Video, animation, and interactive content allow you to learn more about mechanisms, diagnostic tests, and treatments.
- Signing in at the beginning of the case allows you to save your progress and resume later. Work by users who are not signed in will not be saved.
- A link at the end of the case leads to a CME examination; you can claim up to 2 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for participating.
- Please share your opinions about the case by taking our survey.
Pilot Phase: For a limited time, the Interactive Medical Cases will be in a pilot phase, during which this content and service will be available free. Your feedback is welcome and will be used to improve the interface and functionality of future Interactive Medical Cases.
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