By Gregory Rubinfeld, MD
Peer Reviewed
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an increasingly prevalent disorder that has well described associations with cardiovascular disease. OSA affects approximately 20–30% of males and 10–15% of females in North …
Category: Clinical Questions
Clinical Correlations
How to Interpret an Elevated Lactate on the Inpatient Wards
January 24, 2019
By Rebecca Lazarus, MD
Peer Reviewed
The concept of lactate is frequently on the tip of the tongue or top of the to-do list in the hospital setting. As a …
Is Traumatic Brain Injury Preventable in Amateur Boxing Competition?
January 18, 2019
By Kevin Rezzadeh
Peer Reviewed
Injuries associated with amateur boxing include facial lacerations, hand injuries, and bruised ribs.1 While many of the superficial wounds and bone fractures can completely heal, brain …
Do Hospital Visitors Impact Patient Outcomes?
August 3, 2018
By Brit Trogen
Peer Reviewed
In 2001, the Institute of Medicine’s Crossing the Quality Chasm became the seminal paper recognizing patient-centered care as a crucial component of overall health care quality.[1] Since then, …
Should Patients Undergo Atrial Fibrillation Screening for Primary Stroke Prevention?
July 26, 2018
By Dixon Yang, MD
Peer Reviewed
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia, especially in the elderly, and is often asymptomatic. However, absence of symptoms does not confer better prognosis. Many patients with AF present with …
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Does it Reduce Morbidity and Mortality?
June 21, 2018
By Monil Shah, MD and Arun Manmadhan, MD
Peer Reviewed
A 64-year old male with a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and uncontrolled diabetes is brought to the emergency room with new onset substernal …
Are Latino Cultural Beliefs Increasing Antibiotic Resistance in the US?
June 8, 2018
By Daniela Rebollo Salazar
Peer Reviewed
In the past ten years, the number of bacterial pathogens resistant to multiple antibiotics has dramatically increased. The emergence of resistant microorganisms is a direct …
Why We Do What We Do: The Evidence Behind Rapid Response Teams
April 26, 2018
By Thatcher Heumann, MD
Peer Reviewed
“Rapid Response Team to 7W. Rapid Response Team to 7W.” After switching elevators and waiting for security to buzz you in through the double doors, …