Clinical Correlations

Breaking News: FDA issues new dosing limitations for Simvastatin

June 10, 2011

By Saleem Ali, MD

The FDA has issued new warnings regarding the use of high dose Simvastatin. The FDA is now recommending that the 80mg dose only be used in patients who have been taking that dosage for at least 12 months …

How to Counsel Patients on Vision Preservation in Primary Care

Class Act 4 min read

By Nora Muakkassa, Class of 2011

Faculty Peer Reviewed

When patients bring up questions or concerns about their vision in the primary care setting, many providers feel ill equipped to handle them. While certain issues are better left …

Primecuts – This Week In The Journals

June 6, 2011

PrimeCuts 6 min read

By Aviva Regev

Faculty Peer Reviewed

Hello? Can you hear me now? Making big headlines this week is a topic that is likely to hit very close to home for many of our readers, as well …

If I Eat Candy and Fatty Foods, Will I Get Acne?

June 3, 2011

Class Act Dermatology Nutrition 5 min read

By Timothy Wu, MD

Faculty Peer Reviewed

A 17-year-old female comes into the clinic for an annual health checkup. During the visit she reveals that she has been dealing with acne so severe that …

Primecuts – This Week In The Journals

May 31, 2011

PrimeCuts 5 min read

By Varun Verma, MD

Faculty Peer Reviewed

Our thoughts and prayers this week are with the victims of Joplin, Missouri, who struggle to rebuild their lives after being struck with one of the deadliest …