Fungal and viral cutaneous infections are common among athletes and can develop quickly
into widespread outbreaks. To prevent such outbreaks, the team physician must be familiar …

Rugby union football has long been one of the most popular sports in the world. Its
popularity and number of participants continue to increase in the United States. Until 1995 …

PREVIEW Hypothermia and frostbite are potential risks for winter sports enthusiasts, even
when temperatures are not considered dangerously low. Signs and symptoms of cold …

Objective: To assess current concussion management practices of primary care providers.
Methods: An 11 item questionnaire was mailed to primary care providers in the state of …

It's hard to believe that it's been almost a decade since the first edition of Basics of
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound was published. Dex thought it was time for an update, and he …

Background: Several studies have been performed suggesting that a superolateral
approach to cortisone injections for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee is more accurate …

Objective: To determine the prevalence of misrepresentation of publications and national
presentations claimed in applications to the Maine Medical Center (MMC) Primary Care …

Common fungal infections include tinea corporis, capitis, cruris, versicolor, and pedis, as
well as onychomycosis. Prevention of spread is important and involves frequent skin …

Bacterial skin dermatoses are common in athletes, and it is the role of team physicians to be
able to recognize and treat such problems. Despite the skin's role as an efficient barrier, a …

Cholinergic urticaria is a systemic response to a rise in core temperature that can be brought
on by exercise, as in this case of a 24-year-old jogger. Many cases, however, are mild. The …