By Melissa Mroz and Rachel Bond
Faculty Peer Reviewed
The electrocardiogram (EKG) is a test not only interpreted by cardiologists.
In fact, it is usually early in the year that the new medical student …
Category: Class Act
Clinical Correlations
When Is Hemoglobin A1c Inaccurate In Assessing Glycemic Control?
February 1, 2012By Joseph Larese
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) is an invaluable tool for monitoring long-term glycemic control in diabetic patients. However, many clinicians managing diabetics have encountered the problem of HbA1c values that do not agree with fingerstick glucose logs. Before suspecting an improperly calibrated glucometer or poor patient record keeping, …
Death, Be Not Proud: The Case for Organ Donation
January 27, 2012
By Tracie Lin
Faculty Peer Reviewed
DEATH, be not proud, though some have callèd thee
Mighty and dreadfull, for, thou art not so;
For those whom thou think’st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poore death, nor …
Male Hormonal Contraception
January 20, 2012
By Kaley Myer, Class of 2012
Faculty Peer Reviewed
As a female, I like the idea of males taking hormonal contraceptives. In a semi-sadistic way, I relish the idea of a man …
Why Are Asthma Patients Noncompliant With Their Inhalers?
January 11, 2012
By Kristen Mattei
Faculty Peer Reviewed
I distinctly remember being 9 years old, sitting in my doctor’s office after a cold left me struggling for breath, doubled over and wheezing, when he …
Dance Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease: Can the Argentine Tango Improve Motor Function?
December 2, 2011
By Neha Jindal
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder that affects over 1 million people in the United States. People with PD often demonstrate …
Does Cranberry Juice Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?
November 9, 2011
By Jessie Yu
Faculty Peer Reviewed
A healthy 21-year-old female college student presents to clinic after one day of dysuria and increased frequency. You diagnose her with a recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI), and as you hand her a prescription …
Breast Self-Examination: Worth the Effort?
October 5, 2011
By Katherine Husk
Faculty Peer Reviewed
A healthy 40-year-old woman comes into your office for a routine health exam. After you have performed a clinical breast exam, she asks you whether she should be examining her breasts …