Orange-like skin lesion and hypertension--what is the link?

What is this very big skin lesion?

This clinical image shows the importance of the early diagnosis and treatment of any suspicious skin lesion.

Skin nodules and acute renal failure, what is the link?

A 58-year-old woman was referred to the hospital with a 2 months history of anorexia, fatigue, cutaneous nodular swellings, recently developed acute renal failure and hypercalcaemia. On admission, her blood pressure and pulse were normal and physical examination revealed (þ) pretibial oedema and reddish nodular swellings on her face, elbows (Figure 1) and legs. Laboratory findings are given in ...

P-value: What is and what is not

The misinterpretation and misuse of p-value have been increasing for decades. In March 2016, the American Statistical Association released a statement to warn about the use and interpretation of p-value. In this study, we provided a definition and discussion of p-value and emphasized the importance of its accurate interpretation.    

Obesity and diabetic retinopathy: What is the association?

What is the Clinical Skills Learning Center?

With shorter periods of hospitalazation, fewer patient beds and more health care facilities in the society, patients are now more acutely ill and highly dependent, causing less opportunities for medical students to practice and learn basic clinical skills. On the other hand, enhanced patient rights and other learnig limitations require that professional education provide not only knowledge and ...