When a patient presents with acute neurologic symptoms, what diagnostic studies need your immediate attention? What is the patient's short-term stroke risk? These experts outline a rational approach to this often underestimated emergency.

How can you be sure not to miss the clues for abdominal catastrophes such as ectopic pregnancy, MI, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and ischemic bowel? For appendicitis, should you order an ultrasound or a CT scan?

Hypertensive crises are among the most easily misinterpreted of all acute medical problems. Rapid diagnosis and prompt, targeted therapy can mean the difference between a good outcome and a poor prognosis with extensive multi-organ damage.

Are you and your staff prepared and equipped for patients who present in the gripsof an urgent or emergent medical problem? Here is a basic refresher of immediate treatment for problems that must be addressed before transportation to the hospital.

Most nosebleeds seen on an emergent basis are accessible through the anterior approach and can be managed conservatively. Adherence to a few basic principles will increase your chances of clinical success and cut down on return visits.

Recurrent stones are preventable with dietary modifications and medical therapy, but appropriate evaluation of both recurrent and first-time stone formers is key.

There is a widespread--and erroneous--perception among women that heart disease poses little threat to them. Here is how to evaluate your female patients for their coronary risk factors and to help them implement changes.

Several antibiotics arrived on the market during the past year. Will you use them, or are they best saved for use in exceptional situations by tertiary care specialists?

The medical attention you will need to provide when cardiac emergencies occur in your office depends on your circumstances. Here is some guidance on what to do between your call for help and its arrival.