Patient Cases

Discussing Obesity with Patients

Being overweight has become an epidemic, with 711 million overweight worldwide. Obesity – having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above – has more than doubled since 1980, and according to the World…

Patient Cases

3000+ Doctors Speak on the Case of Charlie Gard

The case of Charlie Gard is now at the center of a global debate. The eleven-month-old child has a rare genetic disorder and his parents want to bring him to the US for an experimental…

Patient Cases

Patient Case: White Dot Syndrome

~ White Dot Syndrome – a patient case shared on Sermo by an Ophthalmologist in the US A 32-year-old Caucasian male presented to my office for a second opinion with a rapid decrease in vision in…

asbestos exposure and mesothelioma risk and symptoms

Patient Cases

Mesothelioma: The Importance of Looking Beyond Symptoms

Sermo has partnered with the Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center to help spread the word and increase awareness about the modern-day dangers of asbestos exposure that still linger in our environments. While lung cancer is…

Patient Cases

Test Your Knowledge with Two Syphilis Case Studies

April is STD Awareness Month. Over the month, the CDC has been presenting a series of posts around this year’s theme, “Syphilis Strikes Back” to help inform you about real-life implications for your practice and…

Patient Cases

The Case of 7-Year-Old Billy with ADHD

~ By a Pediatrician in Australia Many kids (and adults) have no filter and just say whatever comes into their heads or is on their mind. People with Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) do so even…

Patient Cases

Could this be a Blueberry Muffin Baby?

~ By a retired Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in Canada A recent patient case on Sermo reminded me of seeing an 11-day-old baby with reddish-blue skin lesions and mild hepatomegaly. This presentation reminded me of a…

Patient Cases

Unfortunately it wasn’t Kawasaki disease

A pediatric hematologist-oncologist in Canada recalls a case where she witnessed a sad progression and tragic outcome of a toddler’s condition. A little girl with metastatic retinoblastoma came from another province to our Retinoblastoma Center…

Patient Cases

Does ketosis-proned diabetes mandate indefinite insulin?

A Sermo Endocrinologist presented a patient case for discussion focusing on Ketosis-proned Diabetes, that started an interesting dialogue about treating patients with diabetes. Today, we’re offering a look into Sermo by sharing the original case…

Patient Cases

71-Year-Old Woman Who Says She Is Dead

A psychiatrist from Spain was involved in a case where an elderly woman experienced a startling deterioration in spirit, activity, and health. Read about her symptoms and then login to Sermo to offer your insights.…

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