A 42-year-old man presents to the clinic with complaints of…

A 42-year-old man presents to the clinic with complaints of intermittent epigastric pain, bloating, and nausea that have been worsening over the past few months. He reports that the pain tends to improve after eating but returns a few hours later. He has a history of NSAID use for chronic back pain. The PCP orders a urea breath test, which returns positive. Laboratory tests show the following results: Hemoglobin: 13.5 g/dL (normal: 13.0-17.0 g/dL) Hematocrit: 40% (normal: 38-50%)   Platelets: 250,000/mm³ (normal: 150,000-450,000/mm³)   Serum creatinine: 1.0 mg/dL (normal: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL)   H. pylori IgG antibody: Positive Based on this presentation and laboratory findings, what is the most appropriate next step in management for this patient?

A 45-year-old woman presents to the clinic with complaints o…

A 45-year-old woman presents to the clinic with complaints of progressive hearing loss in her right ear over the past six months. She also reports experiencing occasional dizziness and a persistent ringing in her right. An examination, the provider notes abnormal ear exam but suspects an issue with the inner ear. An MRI is ordered and the results reveal a mass on the right vestibulocochlear nerve. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient based on her symptoms and MRI results?