Please enjoy this post from the archives, dated January 29, 2014
By Gregory Katz, MD
Peer Reviewed
As levels of HDL cholesterol increase, rates of heart disease go down. It’s this fact that has …
Clinical Correlations
The NYU Langone Health Online Journal of Medicine
Spotlight: A Case of Fatal Colonic Perforation without Abdominal Exam Findings
June 14, 2018
By Christopher Sonne, MD
Peer reviewed
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the pathophysiology of peritonitis secondary to bowel perforation.
2. Understand how classic findings of peritonitis can be absent in some cases of …
Are Latino Cultural Beliefs Increasing Antibiotic Resistance in the US?
June 8, 2018
By Daniela Rebollo Salazar
Peer Reviewed
In the past ten years, the number of bacterial pathogens resistant to multiple antibiotics has dramatically increased. The emergence of resistant microorganisms is …
From the Archives: Is it Time to Skip the Gym?
June 7, 2018
Please enjoy this post from the archives, date January 15, 2014
By Robert Mocharla, MD
Peer Reviewed
No. Sorry. Despite such reasonable excuses as – “I forgot my iPod”, “It’s pouring rain”, or …
Cancer Immunotherapy: A Primer for Clinicians
June 5, 2018
By Thatcher Heumann, MD
Peer Reviewed
The Next Big Thing
For many physicians in training, navigating through the numerous anti-cancer agents and keeping pace with the latest treatments can be daunting. Major categories of systemic …
Core IM: Mind the Gap on Steriods in COPD
May 30, 2018
Let’s take your breath away… with a review of the evidence for steroids in treating COPD exacerbations! How long should you treat for? Is IV better than …
Primecuts- This Week in the Journals
May 22, 2018
By Kevin Zhang, MD
Peer Reviewed
This last week saw yet another school shooting when a student in Texas opened fire on his classmates, killing 10, fueling the ongoing debate about …
Core IM: 5 Pearls on Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
May 16, 2018
By Daniel Sartori MD, Marty Fried MD, Shreya Trivedi MD; Illustration by Michelle Lo MD and Amy Ou MD. Quiz yourself on the 5 Pearls we will be covering:
- Are …