Developing Your Faculties
Learn more about faculty development in medicine and how it can support professional development and improve the quality of postgraduate training.
JAK2 Mutation Status and Cytogenetic Abnormalities
Myeloproliferative neoplasms and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms are heterogeneous disorders that may share some important traits.
p-mTOR Expression in Luminal Breast Carcinoma
This study examined the expression pattern of p-mTOR in various molecular subtypes of breast cancer, with the aim of determining its association with outcome.
Acute Chest Pain and Three Cardiac Troponin Assays
Several high-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays have recently been developed, but which one provides the most accurate prognostic information?
Alternative Therapies: Ginger
Ginger has a long history of medicinal use. It is one of the best-known medicinal herbs in China and Japan, where it has commonly been prescribed for headaches, nausea and other stomach problems, and colds.
Non-Narcotic Options for Pain Relief with Chronic Neuropathic Conditions
Learn about the types, mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of neuropathic pain.
Impact of an Interdisciplinary Team on Drug Therapy Outcomes
The report from this geratric clinic found that including a pharmacist in a multidisciplinary team improved overall prescribing and use of critical medications.
Assessing the Usefulness of Anticardiolipin Antibody Assays
Largely because of the assortment of disorders with which they are reportedly associated, antibodies that bind phospholipids (antiphospholipid antibodies [APAs]) are a focus of major interest to clinical and laboratory personnel across a variety of disciplines, including hematology, immunology, ...
Use of the Internet as a Medical Resource
Rural physicians are using the Internet with the same frequency as a broader population of physicians, but their surfing styles differ drastically.
Isolated Septic Arthritis
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common cause of infection in the pediatric population, as well as an important cause of septic arthritis.
Possible Infectious Causes of Spontaneous Splenic Rupture
Could a recent cat-bite have been the precipitating cause of this patient's splenic rupture?
The Global Context of Pharmacy Education
Does the global pharmacy workforce have a surplus or shortage of pharmacists?
Extensive DVT Following Prolonged Gaming
A 31-year-old man presented with a three-day history of left leg pain and swelling. Was his recent four-day stint of video gaming to blame?
Is the QuantiFERON-TB Blood Assay a Good Replacement for the Tuberculin Skin Test in Tuberculosis Sc
Has the tuberculin skin test been replaced by an interferon blood assay for detecting tuberculosis?
Impact of Metabolic Syndrome in Surgical Patients
What impact does the metabolic sydrome have on surgical outcomes?
Ambulatory Care Quality: Physician vs Patient Perceptions
Do patients and clinicians view the quality of ambulatory care differently and, if so, why? This new study takes a look at the issues.
Serum Free Light Chain Analysis in Plasma Cell Disorders
What is the most effective method for detecting monoclonal free light chains in multiple myeloma and related disorders? This study compared two diagnostic testing strategies.
Use of the Microbiome in the Practice of Epidemiology
"Microbiome" is the hot new buzzword, but how well do you understand it? Learn more about the microbiome's role in human health and relevance to epidemiological research in this primer.
Pentaerithrityl Tetranitrate in Chronic Stable Angina
Will adding PETN improve exercise tolerance in patients with chronic stable angina?
Longevity in Male and Female Joggers
Jogging -- even when done slowly -- is considered vigorous exercise, and moderate jogging is much more strenuous than other types of exercise. Could it be hazardous to health?