Commentary by Judith Brenner MD, Associate Editor, Clinical Correlations
Faculty Peer Reviewed
For an internist, discovering a patient with clubbing is so rewarding since it appeals to the core of our profession, a profession which can often be very similar to that of a detective. The physical finding of …
FDA ALERTS CONSUMERS TO RECALL OF PISTACHIO PRODUCTS
Commentary by Rebecca Hall MD, PGY-1
Growing concerns over Salmonella contamination of pistachio products sold by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc in California have lead …
Commentary by Melissa Price, MD PGY3
Faculty Peer Reviewed
A 42 year-old male phlebotomist with a history of anxiety presented to the emergency room complaining of four hours of dizziness and diaphoresis. …
Commentary by Sherley Abraham MD, PGY-3
The CDC reports there have been 666 cases and 9 deaths associated with Salmonella Typhimurium infections. The outbreak began September 1st, 2008 and has spread across …
Welcome to the first installment of Myths and Realities! With each post we hope to tackle some of the longstanding myths often perpetuated by patients and physicians alike. Through literature reviews we …
Commentary by Melissa Price, MD, PGY-3
Please also see the clinical vignette presented before last week’s Grand Rounds.
At Medical Grand Rounds on March 11th, 2009, the NYU Medical Community had the immense pleasure of hosting Dr. Allan I. Pack, MD, Ch.B, …
Commentary by Sabina Berezovskaya MD, PGY-3
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Up to 32% of patients with acute pericarditis will have a recurrent episode. Acute attacks are commonly precipitated by infections, malignancy, cardiac trauma, myocardial infection, or autoimmune disease. …
Commentary by Deena Altman MD, PGY-2
Please also see the clinical vignette presented before grand rounds on February 18th.
At medical grand rounds on February 18, 2009, our very own Dr. Pillinger gave a unique overview of the history, pathogenesis, and …