By Joshua Michael Lader, MD
Peer Reviewed
As physicians, we are frequently asked to weigh-in on dinnertime discussions about topics that, despite their relevance to everyday life, were never formally addressed in our medical training. …
Clinical Correlations
The NYU Langone Health Online Journal of Medicine
The Rise in Tick-Borne Diseases: Is Climate Change Responsible?
June 4, 2014
By Nadia Jafar
Peer Reviewed
As a resident of Connecticut, I grew up acutely aware of tick-borne diseases. Nonetheless, I was surprised to see at least 3 cases of tick-borne infections during the month …
Primecuts – This Week In The Journals
June 2, 2014
By Ian Henderson, MD
Peer Reviewed
In the week after honoring those who have passed while serving our country, the challenges facing our nation’s veterans have become increasingly evident. The recent controversy and frustrations …
Are Probiotics Effective In Preventing Clostridium Difficile Associated Diarrhea?
May 30, 2014
By Theresa Sumberac, MD
Peer Reviewed
Antibiotic associated diarrhea is a common complication of antibiotic therapy, occurring in 5% to 39% of all patients receiving treatment. Nearly one third of these cases are attributed …
Primecuts – This Week In The Journals
May 27, 2014
By Matthew Vorsanger, MD
Peer Reviewed
As we spend time with family and friends on this beautiful Memorial Day weekend, we also ponder the senseless and tragic killings recently committed in Isla Vista, California. …
Gay Men, Barebacking and the New Little Blue Pill: The awkward interface of medicine and gay sex.
May 23, 2014
By Richard E. Greene, MD
Peer Reviewed
In July of 2012, the FDA approved the use of Tenofovir-Emtricitabine (Truvada, a single blue pill) daily as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in …
From The Archives: Metabolic Syndrome: Fact or Myth?
May 22, 2014Please enjoy this post from the archives dated September 30, 2011
By Vicky Jones, MD
A 40-year-old female presented to her primary care provider with a chief complaint of weight gain over the past year. She wants to be fully evaluated for any kind …
Help Versus Hope: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors in Alzheimer’s Disease
May 21, 2014
By Jonathan Gursky
Peer Reviewed
Approximately 5.2 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) [1], with this number expected to triple by the year 2050 [2]. Alzheimer’s disease is now the …