By Becky Naoulou, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Clinical Question:
You are asked to see a 45 year-old male with a medical history significant for untreated hepatitis C (HCV RNA 5,000,000 copies/mL, genotype 1a). He presents complaining of worsening fatigue and weakness for several …
By Zachary Elkin
Faculty Peer Reviewed
There are more than a million cases of herpes zoster (HZ) in the US annually [1-3]. The incidence of HZ, or shingles, has been rising in the US since …
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 times …
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 do?
Fresh frozen plasma …
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 history of hypothyroidism …
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 in training. …
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 running technique …
By Brian Park
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide. In the United States, the incidence is rising, with over two million people diagnosed each year [1]. More cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year …