La Revue de médecine interne
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Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) became a national exam at the end of medical studies in France. The aim of this study was to identify the predictive factors for success at OSCEs. ⋯ Homogenization of student's clerkships, assistance to students with health problems seem to be teaching approaches to promote success at OSCEs.
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Case Reports
[Erythema nodosum due to cat-scratch-disease: An association and important therapeutic implications].
Cat-scratch disease is a zoonosis caused by Bartonella henselae and transmitted mostly through a break in the skin. This infectious disease is commonly characterized by a benign lymphadenitis. However, more unusual presentations have been observed. ⋯ Cat-scratch disease is an uncommon and poorly known cause of erythema nodosum, and must be systematically ruled out. As non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug are usually prescribed as a treatment of erythema nodosum, it should be used cautiously to reduce the risk of complications in the cat-scratch disease.
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Apremilast is a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor used in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis Recently, this treatment has received marketing authorization for severe and refractory oral aphthosis in Behçet's disease. Idiopathic recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) outside of Behçet's disease is often difficult to treat and can affect patients' quality of life. ⋯ Apremilast, which already has marketing authorization for Behçet's disease, also appears to be effective in RAS.