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 …
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 …
By David Kudlowitz, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
For the first time since 1996, the government has shut down due to lack of Congressional funding. Most of the wrangling behind …
Please enjoy this post from the Archives, dated October 1, 2010
By Dorice L. Vieira M.A., M.L.S.
Faculty Peer Reviewed
The title to this feature may seem a bit odd, but there is a proper way to ask evidence-based clinical questions. …
By Darya Rudym, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Lighter, faster, cheaper. This useful promo phrase applicable to almost all technological developments, was put forth by Amazon.com as they launched their new Kindle …
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 …
By Gabriel Schneider, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Fueling concern over the continued dysfunction in Washington, the Republican-led House of Representatives produced a budget on Friday that included defunding of the Affordable Care …
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 …