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Etiology of bilateral lower-extremity edema

A man recently diagnosed with pityriasis rubra pilaris was started on methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall) and acitretin (Soriatane). Within two weeks of initiating treatment, he presented with ...
Medscape

Bilateral Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome and Anterior Tibial Stress Fractures Following an Army Physical Fitness Test

The views expressed are those of the authors and should not be construed to represent the positions of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Department of the Army, or the Department of Defense. A ...
Healio

4-month-old with new onset petechiae on bilateral lower extremities

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 4-month-old male presents to pediatric dermatology clinic for evaluation of new-onset red spots on his ...
Medscape

Does Lower Extremity Ultrasound Have a Role in Ruling Out PE?

Ultrasound is not necessary when computed tomography is performed. The role of venous duplex ultrasound (US) of the legs in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) is not clear with the advent ...
Nature

Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy pathogenesis: a case highlighting the potential role for cyclo-oxygenase-2-derived prostaglandin E

Background A 65-year-old woman presented with weakness, 9 kg weight loss, dysphagia, facial and bilateral upper-extremity swelling, and debilitating, bilateral lower-extremity pain. The patient had ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Lower Extremity Functional Scale Valid for Low Back Pain

Spanish Registry IDs Predictors of Low Back Pain Improvement The modified LEFS is a valid and reliable instrument for patients with low back pain with or without radiating leg pain. (HealthDay News) – ...