Ewing Sarcoma With Extensive Neural Differentiation
This report highlights the occurrence of prominent neural differentiation in Ewing sarcoma in the testis, cervix, and lung. What are the implications for diagnosis and clinical outcome?
Clinical Decisions Made Before and After Choosing Wisely
Are primary care physicians adhering to the Choosing Wisely campaign's recommendations?
Acute Embolic Cerebral Ischemia in Polycythemia Vera
Although unusual, acute embolic cerebral ischemia may be an initial presentation of polycythemia vera. Should these patients be managed differently than other stroke patients?
A Coming Disruption in Pharmacy?
Is the pharmacy profession moving towards a two-tiered system with "dispensing" and "nondispensing" pharmacists?
Risk Stratification in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Does risk stratification--either by measurement of a biomarker or the performance of an echocardiogram-- improve outcomes in patients with acute pulmonary embolism?
Detection of BRAF V600E Mutation in Thyroid Tissue
This study utilized a novel technique to assess the viability of the BRAF V600E mutation as a prognostic marker in papillary thyroid cancer.
Damage Control Surgery and Damage Control Resuscitation
This article assesses the evidence behind the application of damage control surgery and damage control resuscitation.
Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings by Nurse Practitioners
If nurse practitioners were proficient in providing a 5-minute, comprehensive oral screening during routine care, many cases of oral cancer could be prevented. So, why aren't more patients saying "ahhh"?
Barriers and Motivators for Making Error Reports from FM Offices
What will make it easier to report errors in primary care practices?
One Year of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has transformed HIV disease into a chronic illness that can be controlled by effective regimens for several years.
CT Angiography Before Non-cardiac Surgery?
Serious cardiac complications, including myocardial infarction, are common after non-cardiac surgery. Might coronary CT angiography be a useful tool for assessing risk pre-operatively?
Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Multimorbidity is a key challenge for health-care systems oriented towards the treatment of individual diseases. What strategies work best to parse out which disease is causing what symptom?
Brain MRI Diagnostic of Primary Angiitis of the CNS
The findings on brain MRI play a vital role in diagnosing a case of primary angiitis of the central nervous system.
A Case of SSRI-Induced Hyponatremia
Read a case report of a 38-year-old woman who presents after suffering an apparent generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
Unilateral Breast Enlargement
A 66-year-old male had a 3-week history of dry cough and 12-pound weight loss. He also noticed facial swelling, dilated veins on his chest, and right-sided breast enlargement.
Outcomes With Various Stents in Diabetic Patients
The presence of diabetes has been associated with worse outcomes after stent implantation. Is one type of stent safer than another in diabetic patients?
Levels and Patterns of Objectively Assessed Physical Activity
Is there a significant difference in level and patterns of physical activity between Americans and Swedes?
SGLT2 Inhibitors in the Early Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
While SGLT2 inhibitors have been targeted at patients with long-standing type 2 diabetes, could they also offer significant benefit in early management?
Ewing Sarcoma With Extensive Neural Differentiation
This report highlights the occurrence of prominent neural differentiation in Ewing sarcoma in the testis, cervix, and lung. What are the implications for diagnosis and clinical outcome?
Using Music Interventions in Perioperative Care
Music therapy-based interventions may be a safe and cost effective nonpharmacological approach to alleviating pain and anxiety surrounding surgical treatment.