By Jacqueline Heath, MD
Peer Reviewed
Gamechanger(?) focuses on potentially high-impact articles that often have the intention of changing practice. Given their usual high visibility, we use this opportunity to question their …
Year: 2019
Clinical Correlations
Primecuts – This Week in the Journals
October 18, 2019
By Daniel Gratch, MD
Peer Reviewed
With medicine advancing at such a rapid pace, it is crucial for physicians to keep up with the medical literature. This can quickly become an …
Is there evidence to support the use of omega-3 fatty acids in preventing cardiovascular events?
October 17, 2019
By Lily Cao
Peer Reviewed
A quick web search would suggest countless reasons to take fish oil, a supplement that Americans have fallen in love with. In 2012, fish …
The Overuse of Proton Pump Inhibitors: Implications for Prescribing Physicians
October 15, 2019
By Matthew Kingery
Peer Reviewed
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), frequently prescribed for dyspepsia and other acid-related disorders, are one of the most commonly used medications in the US. As of 2012, an …
Chiefs’ Inquiry Corner – 10/14/19
October 14, 2019- Bellevue Hospital: How much epi??
- Manhattan VA Hospital: How reliable are ECG findings in hyperkalemia?
- Bellevue Clinic: How much subcutaneous insulin can be given in a single dose?
Primecuts – This Week in the Journals
October 11, 2019
By Kirsten Salline, MD
Peer Reviewed
With medicine advancing at such a rapid pace, it is crucial for physicians to keep up with the medical literature. This can quickly become an overwhelming endeavor given the …
Inpatient Diabetes: Is There a Role for Metformin?
October 10, 2019
By Jamie Oliver
Peer Reviewed
“Hold metformin, start sliding-scale insulin, diabetic diet, subcutaneous heparin.”
Just 10 words. For almost all admitted type 2 diabetics receiving metformin, this 10-word phrase is automatic. I am sure many medical …
TIME OUT: Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease: Is Pharmacologic Prophylaxis Safe?
October 8, 2019
By Dana Zalkin, MD
Peer Reviewed
Clinical Scenario: A 63-year-old male with hepatitis C cirrhosis presents to the hospital with abdominal pain and distension. Initial labs are notable for platelets of 63 and an INR …