By Darya Rudym, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Lighter, faster, cheaper. This useful promo phrase applicable to almost all technological developments, was put forth by Amazon.com as they launched their new Kindle Fire …
Author: Neil.Shapiro@nyulangone.org
Clinical Correlations
Decoding the APOL1 Kidney
September 25, 2013
By Areeba Sadiq
Faculty Peer Reviewed
African American patients have a higher risk of developing end-stage renal disease (ESRD) than their Caucasian counterparts [1]. If over the age of 70, that risk is 3 …
Primecuts – This Week In The Journals
September 23, 2013
By Gabriel Schneider, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Fueling concern over the continued dysfunction in Washington, the Republican-led House of Representatives produced a budget on Friday that included defunding of the Affordable Care …
The DLO: Does FFP Correct INR?
September 20, 2013
By Nicole A Lamparello, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Page from the hematology laboratory: critical lab value; INR 1.9. Liver biopsy scheduled for tomorrow. What is a knowledgeable physician practicing evidence-based medicine to …
Diagnostic Dilemma-Poststreptococcal Reactive Arthritis in a Pregnant Woman
September 18, 2013
By Bryan Stierman and Todd Cutler, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Case Presentation
A 35-year-old Hispanic woman presented to the emergency room with severe joint pain and swelling for one week.
The patient had a …
Primecuts – This Week In The Journals
September 16, 2013
By Brian Yuen, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Flu season is upon us. According to the CDC, flu outbreaks start as soon as October and usually end in May, with a peak around February. Vaccinations for the general public typically begin …
Does Running Cause Knee Osteoarthritis?
September 14, 2013
By Karin Katz, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Post-summer is here. Despite the heat and what feels like 100% humidity, the East River Path is packed with runners. No amount of car fumes pouring onto the path could stop those …
An Evaluation of Basic Running Techniques: A Guide for Health Practitioners and the Novice Runner
September 11, 2013
By Austin Peters, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Introduction
Running injuries are common, afflicting greater than two-thirds of frequent runners each year[1]. Despite the abundance of available resources, there are no clear guidelines to extend to patients on the subject of proper …