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With over 100,000 real patient cases and 3 million members, Figure 1 is changing the future of #MedicalEducation. Join the largest global community of medical minds and start collaborating. https://bit.ly/3bsCBWq

A 6-year-old girl presents with sudden-onset, non-irritating hypo-pigmented lesions. Her mother suspects magnets, but the uniform appearance and lack of other symptoms raises numerous questions. What's your diagnosis? Join the discussion and share your expertise on this intriguing case: https://buff.ly/42Nc9PV 

New research reveals a gap between patient expectations and treatment satisfaction in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Physicians should consider clarity in communication with patients to align treatment with individual goals and expectations. Read more here: @physicianswkly https://buff.ly/40TKR9b #psoriasis #patientcare #psoriasisresearch

Patient presents with a history of palpitations. Clinical examination only arrhythmic. What is this patient's rhythm and the electrocardiogram diagnosis? Share your thoughts. Sign up for Figure 1 and participate in the discussion: https://buff.ly/3CrsVcB

A 30-year-old with a history of chronic migraines and erythromelalgia presented with a red rash on their neck. The treating resident asked the Figure 1 community if they thought the diagnosis was a rash or levido reticularis. A number of dermatologists and rheumatologists on Figure 1 diagnosed the patient with erythema ab igne, a skin condition caused by heat exposure, and reminded the treating resident that the condition can be caused by repeated exposure to heating pads used to relax muscles and relieve headaches. The treating resident later confirmed this diagnosis. Healthcare professionals, you can see – and contribute to – more success stories like this by signing up for Figure 1. Join now: https://buff.ly/4hr2YZy  

In our top case for 2024, Figure 1 members collaborate on a patient with a middle fingernail that’s not like the others. Is it a possible fungal infection, iodine deficiency, onychomycosis, psoriasis of the nail ... or something even rarer? What’s your diagnosis? Join Figure 1 and be part of the conversation: https://buff.ly/4ap8JV6

Coming in at #2 for our top cases of 2024 is a patient with no notable medical history, post-COVID infection, experiencing shortness of breath, chest discomfort, dizziness, and hypotensive (SBP 85). According to the emergency medicine physician who shared the case, “ECG shows sinus arrhythmia with intermittent ‘runs’ of what appear like regularly occurring broad complexes.” Blood gas and cardiac enzymes are normal. What’s your next step? Sign up for Figure 1 and share your feedback with the community: https://buff.ly/4acIilJ

As we head into 2025, we’re looking back at the top cases from last year. In case #3 Figure 1 members collaborate on a patient with severe, progressive foot pain following an E. Coli UTI and skin infection. Pain began in the third toe, spread to other toes and parts of the foot. Imaging shows joint effusion, edema, bone lesion, and nerve involvement. Differentials include gout, arthritis, and Lyme disease … what’s your diagnosis? Sign up for Figure 1 and share your thoughts: https://buff.ly/3BWLSUh

We’re proud to share that Global Offsite Care, a nonprofit dedicated to using telemedicine to support the underserved, has adopted Figure 1 Groups to help keep their organization connected. “Figure 1 aligns perfectly with our mission and values by enabling us to share and discuss clinical cases in real-time, seek input from our global network of healthcare professionals [and] stay updated with the latest advancements in medicine”. Learn more about how Global Offsite Care is making a difference: https://buff.ly/427hl0T

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