An international team of scientists has discovered that some of the most renowned classic Belgian beers, including Gueuze and Trappist…
How the brain dials up the volume to hear someone in a crowd
Our brains have a remarkable ability to pick out one voice from among many. Now, a team has uncovered the…
Closures affect 1 in 8 pharmacies in the US
Despite an overall increase in the number of pharmacies in the U.S. from 2009 to 2015, one in eight pharmacies,…
Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Safety of Testosterone Therapy
We read with great interest the study by Loo et al1 concerning testosterone (T) therapy increasing the risk of cerebral…
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: beware hidden dangers
A 52 year old man presented with confusion. He was febrile with evidence of circulatory compromise and delirium. He was…
Long-Term Prognostic Value of Less Stringent Electrocardiographic Q Waves and Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction Q Waves
The Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction defines electrocardiographic (ECG) Q waves as duration ≥30ms and amplitude ≥1mm or QS…
A Closer Look at Penicillin Allergy History: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Tolerance to Drug Challenge
True allergy to penicillin is rare, despite the high frequency with which it is reported. While most patients reporting penicillin allergy…
Diaphragmatic Pacing Diagnosed with Point-of-Care Ultrasound
A 59-year-old woman with a history of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (ejection fraction of 30%) and obesity was admitted to internal medicine…
Looking Beyond Numbers: Lithium Toxicity Within Therapeutic Levels
A 65-year-old man was admitted with slurred speech of acute onset. He had a past medical history of type 2…
Oath to Self-care and Well-being
The recent Charter on Physician Well-being calls for a partnership and commitment among individuals of the medical profession and health…