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Clinical Correlations


Neutropenic Precautions Demystified

Heme/Onc ID 5 min read

800px-pseudomonas.jpgCommentary by Rachana Jani MD, PGY-1 and Neal Steigbigel MD, Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases/Immunology)

Rachana Jani MD:  Walking onto an oncology floor, one cannot help but notice the precautionary signs that segregate these …

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The Rational Clinical Examination: Does This Patient with Diabetes Have Osteomyelitis of the Lower Extremity?

Bedside Rounds ID 2 min read

Commentary by Judith Brenner MD, Associate Program Director, NYU Internal Medicine Residency Program

The most recent installment in JAMA’s Rational Clinical Exam Series seeks to determine the accuracy of the history, physical exam, radiology and laboratory in making the diagnosis of osteomyelitis in diabetics. This is relevant given …

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HotSpots: Promed

HotSpots ID 2 min read

jupiterredspot.gifWelcome to HotSpots, a new feature of Clinical Correlations. In this series, we intend to highlight unique websites of interest to the medical profession. Feel free to make suggestions for sites that should be featured …

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