Peritoneal dialysis performed with an automated wearable artificial kidney was safe and effective for removing toxins from the blood of…
What and how much we eat might change our internal clocks and hormone responses
For the first time, a study shows how glucocorticoid hormones, such as cortisol, control sugar and fat levels differently during…
Etiologies of Thrombocytopenia in the Community Hospital: The Experience of 1 Hematologist
Thrombocytopenia in hospitalized patients is a common cause for hematologic consultation. Our experience in the community hospital setting can inform…
A Latin American patient with a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm presenting with progressive dyspnea and palpitations
A 71-year old male presented with a six-month history of intermittent palpitations. He also referred progressive orthopnea, bilateral lower extremity edema…
Advances in Prevention and Surveillance of Cutaneous Malignancies
In the last two decades, the U.S. has seen a dramatic rise in the rates of both melanoma and non-melanoma…
Epidemiology characteristics and outcome of patients with clinically diagnosed acute myocarditis
Acute myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the myocardium most often resulting from a viral infection or autoimmune disorders.1,2 Among…
Reversible cause of Neuropathy and Monoclonal Gammopathy Of Renal Significance
A 60-year-old gentleman presented to our inpatient department with complaints of pedal edema and oliguria of 3-months duration. He gave…
Aspirin in the Treatment and Prevention of Migraine Headaches: Possible Additional Clinical Options for Primary Healthcare Providers
Migraine headaches are among the most common and potentially debilitating disorders encountered by primary healthcare providers. In the treatment of…
Etiologies of Thrombocytopenia in the Community Hospital: the Experience of One Hematologist
Thrombocytopenia in hospitalized patients is a common cause for hematologic consultation. Our experience in the community hospital setting can inform…
With Medical Bills Skyrocketing, More Hospitals Are Suing for Payment
As deductibles and co-pays grow, insured patients owe a larger share of their medical bills. More and more are being…