By Rachel Bond, MD PGY-2
Faculty Peer Reviewed
For many years, the electrocardiogram, a seemingly simple transthoracic interpretation of the electrical activity of the heart captured and externally recorded, has fascinated healthcare professionals. …
By Karina Vivar, MS4
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in the U.S. and worldwide, and the problem appears to be worsening. By definition, vitamin D …
By Lara Dunn, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
In 1958, EC Heyde published 10 cases of aortic stenosis (AS) and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the gastrointestinal tract in the …
By Ryan Macht, MS4
Faculty Peer Reviewed
On January 11th, the New York City Health Department announced its plans for the National Salt Reduction Initiative, a public health proposal …
By Ari Pollack, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
The onset of acromegaly is subtle, and its progression is usually very slow. In fact, the usual interval from the onset …
By Aditya Mattoo, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Not too long ago, a patient came to my clinic and said (I’m paraphrasing of course), “I never cared for alcohol, doctor, …
By Robert Donnino, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
The 59th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) took place in Atlanta on March 14-16, 2010. Despite inclement …
By Brad Pfeffer, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Case: A 75- year-old non-smoking male with a history of type II diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia comes to clinic with several months …