Vivian Hayashi MD, Robert Smith MD
The answer to the Mystery Quiz is diaphragmatic hernia, specifically a Bochdalek hernia. The CXR shows increased density behind the heart that has a smooth superior border (Image 2, arrows). This density does not obscure the left heart border, denoting a posterior location behind …
By Monica Gupta, MD
On December 18, 2013, the long awaited JNC 8 guidelines were published. Two major deviations from JNC 7 are: 1) more relaxed blood …
We are very pleased to announce that Clinical Correlations has been awarded a 2013 Platinum eHealthcare Leadership Award. Now in it’s 14th year, this awards program, is the largest web-oriented awards program that is …
Vivian Hayashi MD, Robert Smith MD
The patient is a 78 year old man who presented to the emergency room with fever, pain, swelling, and erythema of the right leg over a two day period. The patient denied abdominal symptoms, cough or breathlessness over his baseline. His past medical history included …
By Cilian White, MD
Peer reviewed
With the holiday season upon us, the streets are laden with trees waiting to be adorned, bunches of mistletoe to be hung for that special moment; and New Yorkers are wiping …
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 …
Please enjoy this post from the archives dated May 18, 2011
By Santosh Vardhana
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Mr. M is a 63-year-old man with a history of coronary artery disease and systolic CHF (ejection fraction 32%) on lisinopril, metoprolol, and …
By Iulia Giuroiu, MD
Peer reviewed
As we mourn the death of Nelson Mandela and reflect upon his legacy, let us remember to embrace our differences as we …