Crystalopathies and mimickers

Case study 1: Maksym Tap the arrow to view the case.Maksym, a 12-year-old boy with newly diagnosed high-grade B-cell lymphoma, is evaluated for severe nausea, colicky abdominal pain, and tea-colored urine that began overnight. He started combination chemotherapy 48 hours ago.Physical examination shows mild flank tenderness bilaterally. Laboratory studies reveal elevated creatinine and hyperuricemia. Urinalysis […]

Neck fascia and triangles

Optional reading Moore, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., Fascia of neck section through Surface anatomy of cervical regions and triangles of neck. Surface features and landmarks The anterior neck (ā€œneck properā€ or cervix): Extends from the inferior border of the mandible superiorly to the clavicles and sternum inferiorly. The posterior neck (nucha or ā€œnapeā€): Extends […]

Final Thoughts: Extreme Weather Hazards

In this module, we explored how extreme weather events—supercharged by climate change—translate into profound challenges for public health. You learned how heavy storms and floods can injure and kill in the blink of an eye, set off domino effects like disease outbreaks (e.g., post-hurricane infections), and disrupt healthcare systems. We saw that droughts can be […]