By David Rhee MD, Greg Katz MD, Marty Fried MD, Shreya P. Trivedi MD || Illustration by Michael Natter MD || Audio …
Category: Systems
Clinical Correlations
Special Considerations for Frail Older Patients
December 6, 2018
By Jessica K Qiu
Peer Reviewed
In 1998, there were 34 million adults aged 65 years or older in the US.1 By 2030, that number is expected to double.1 This dramatic increase in …
Fava Beans and a Nice Chianti
November 29, 2018
By Matthew Vorsanger MD, David Kudlowitz MD, and Patrick Cocks MD
Peer Reviewed
 Learning objectives:
1. Describe the pathophysiology and clinical features of G6PD Deficiency.
2. Discuss susceptibility to favism.
3. Give a brief …
Core IM Hoofbeats Part 2: 85F with Acute AMS
October 24, 2018
By John Hwang MD, Cindy Fang MD, Neil Shapiro MD, Marty Fried MD || Illustration by Michael Shen MD || Audio …
Do Thiazides Work in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease?
October 4, 2018
By Hannah Friedman
Peer Reviewed
It is a commonly seen scenario on the wards: a patient with a past medical history of heart failure and stage 4 chronic kidney disease presents with progressive …
Core IM: Mind the Gap on UTI’s and Delirium
September 12, 2018
Join us in this episode as we question everything you ever thought you knew about… urinary tract infections (UTI) and delirium. || By Steven R. Liu MD, …
Should Patients Undergo Atrial Fibrillation Screening for Primary Stroke Prevention?
July 26, 2018
By Dixon Yang, MD
Peer ReviewedÂ
AbstractÂ
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 …
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 …