We discuss the case of a 43-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who presented with acute urinary retention. Within 24…
Meds news
FOR WHOM THE ATOLL TOLLS: TARGETING THE REVERSED HALO SIGN
A 44-year-old man presented with constitutional symptoms, leukocytosis, anemia, and thrombocytopenia.
Randomized comparison of exercise intervention versus usual care in older adult patients with frailty after acute myocardial infarction
Cardiac rehabilitation programs after acute myocardial infarction have favorable effects on health status. Originally designed for young patients, their application…
High fluctuation between anticoagulants, frequent off-label dosing and no difference concerning outcomes: results of a real life cohort study
At first glance, there seems to be abundant data comparing safety and effectiveness of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) versus vitamin…
The 5 Rs of Cultural Humility: A Conceptual Model for Health Care Leaders
Unconscious biases can have significantly negative consequences at all levels within health care organizations. Biased communication is a barrier to…
UnitedHealth Ships Flu Kits to Medicare Recipients
Under MedAdvantage plans, the major insurer is sending packages including Tamiflu and coronavirus tests to those considered especially vulnerable to…
Transgender healthcare does not stop at the doorstep of the clinic
Transgender healthcare is political because trans lives are political. Many countries are seeing lawsuits trying to curtail access to care…
The 5Rs of Cultural Humility: A Conceptual Model for Healthcare Leaders
Unconscious biases can have significantly negative consequences at all levels within healthcare organizations. Biased communication is a barrier to patient…
The Silent Epidemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever altered the world that we live and practice in. Each of us has needed to…
DECISION MAKING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM
Venous thromboembolism comprising deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolus is common. Patients with venous thromboembolism may present to a variety…