Sahd-Brown, Kaitlyn E.; Ruth-Sahd, Lisa A.

By age 17, as many as 8% of boys and 23% of girls have experienced a migraine headache. Here's how to recognize, assess, and manage these often debilitating headaches in children, even if they're too young to verbalize their symptoms.

Pullen, Richard L. Jr.

Men diagnosed with penile cancer are likely to have questions and concerns about their diagnosis and treatment, sexual function, and masculine identity. This article discusses the types of penile cancer, reviews current treatment approaches, and offers practical guidelines for patient teaching and psychosocial support.

Peterson, Kathleen; Barbel, Paula; Heavey, Elizabeth

This rare but highly lethal infection of the central nervous system is transmitted in water contaminated with the Naegleria fowleri ameba. Children are especially vulnerable. Learn to recognize suspicious neurologic signs and symptoms in patients with a recent history of swimming in untreated warm water.

Zarnello, Lisa

Exposure to traumatic events and adversity in childhood can shape lifestyle risk factors and trigger chronic diseases later in life. Follow the advice presented in this case study to help affected patients of all ages.

Gerber, Lois

Review the four steps of advocacy, then consider private independent patient advocacy as a career option.