20/20--Alcohol and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Is there an association between moderate alcohol use and age-related macular degeneration?
The Crisis in the Decline of FPs Providing Maternity Care
Fewer and fewer family physicians provide maternity care, potentially resulting in inadequate prenatal care for women in medically underserved areas. What can be done to reverse this alarming trend?
Unusual Histopathological Diagnosis of Prostatic Blue Nevus
A 63-year-old man presented with an enlarged prostate. What unusual finding was revealed by histopathology?
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: Alcohol Ablation
Although surgical myectomy has set the standard of therapy for drug-resistant HOCM, alcohol septal ablation is an alternative that may be considered for many patients.
A Giant Peritoneal Loose Body in a 64-Year-Old Man
Peritoneal loose bodies are rare asymptomatic lesions that are usually found incidentally during abdominal surgery or autopsy. This one had a very unusual presentation.
Simultaneous Bilateral Rupture of Quadriceps Tendons
Unilateral rupture of the quadriceps tendon is a common injury and has been well reported.
Anticipation of the Difficult Airway
Does the use of a comprehensive airway assessment tool improve resident ability to preoperatively predict a difficult airway?
Postmenopausal Weight Change and Incidence of Fracture
This study suggests that weight changes--both gains and losses--can impact the risk of fractures in postmenopausal women. Do fracture patterns differ after intentional and unintentional weight loss?
Laboratory Clues to Immunodeficiency; Missed Chances for Early Diagnosis?
The consequences of delayed diagnosis of immunodeficiency can be severe, but unexpected abnormal laboratory results can provide clues. What results should raise a red flag?
Obesity and Mortality Risk
This study focused on BMI trajectories after 51 years of age. How do varying trajectories of obesity impact mortality?
Pathology Consultation on Drug-Induced Hemolytic Anemia
Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia is rare and often goes unrecognized. Review its diagnosis, management, and the most common causative agents in this pathology consult.
Strategies for E. Coli Induced Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Many different treatments including plasmapheresis, glucocorticoids, antibiotics, and eculizumab have been used to treat E coli associated hemolytic uremic syndrome. Which are most effective?
Predatory Publishing and Questionable Peer Review
Why is the open-access concept being exploited? Do you know how to avoid these unethical practices?
Diagnosing Helicobacter Infection in Gastric Biopsy Specimens
Gastric biopsies to rule out H. pylori gastritis are commonly encountered in the practice of gastrointestinal pathology. This study compared various staining protocols to determine the best method.
A Pharmacist-Managed Clinic
Tuberculosis remains a significant health problem in the United States; 16,377 cases were reported in 2000.
Evaluation of BD Vacutainer Plus Urine C&S Preservative Tubes
This study evaluated the use of a new preservative-containing urine collection tube which aims to improve the stability of urine specimens when prompt processing is unavailable.
Titin Gene Mutations and Cardiomyopathies
Learn more about peripartum cardiomyopathy and familial dilated cardiomyopathy in women.
Significance of Repeatedly Nondiagnostic Thyroid FNA
Nondiagnostic thyroid fine-needle aspirations remain a source of frustration for patients, clinicians, and cytologists, but they may be more meaningful than we think.
Integrating Partners into Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Recommendations and techniques for integrating the partner into the process of ED treatment.
Naming, Labeling, and Packaging of Pharmaceuticals
Confusing drug names, labels, and packages are important sources of medical errors.