By Gabriela Abrishamian-Garcia, MD
Peer Reviewed
Introduction
With medicine advancing at such a rapid pace, it is crucial for physicians to keep up with the medical literature. This can quickly become an …
Clinical Correlations
The NYU Langone Health Online Journal of Medicine
Bloodletting: A Brief Historical Perspective and Modern Medical Applications
October 31, 2019
By Oliver Stewart, MD
Peer Reviewed
As physicians, we are trained to utilize the most up-to-date medical guidelines to guide our clinical decision-making process. In addition, many of us contribute to these guidelines and the …
Intermittent vs. Indwelling Urinary Catheterization: Factors to Consider for Optimizing Patient Success
October 29, 2019
By Scarlett Murphy, MD
Peer Reviewed
We are all too aware of the dreaded indwelling Foley catheter and the complications it invites. We know that its smooth, plastic surface becomes the …
Chiefs’ Inquiry Corner – 10/28/19
October 28, 2019Being an outstanding physician and lifelong learner requires stoking the flames of clinical curiosity. In Chiefs’ Inquiry Corner (CIC) we attempt to succinctly answer actual clinical questions that have been raised on the wards and in the clinics of NYU’s teaching hospitals. Our answers are not meant to be all …
Gamechanger(?): Apixaban to Prevent Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Cancer
October 24, 2019
By Jacqueline Heath, MD
Peer Reviewed
Gamechanger(?) focuses on potentially high-impact articles that often have the intention of changing practice. Given their usual high visibility, we use this opportunity to question …
Primecuts – This Week in the Journals
October 18, 2019
By Daniel Gratch, MD
Peer Reviewed
With medicine advancing at such a rapid pace, it is crucial for physicians to keep up with the medical literature. This can quickly become an …
Is there evidence to support the use of omega-3 fatty acids in preventing cardiovascular events?
October 17, 2019
By Lily Cao
Peer Reviewed
A quick web search would suggest countless reasons to take fish oil, a supplement that Americans have fallen in love with. In 2012, fish …
The Overuse of Proton Pump Inhibitors: Implications for Prescribing Physicians
October 15, 2019
By Matthew Kingery
Peer Reviewed
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), frequently prescribed for dyspepsia and other acid-related disorders, are one of the most commonly used medications in the US. As of 2012, an …