Thank you Dr. Christina Chung for an excellent presentation on alcohol withdrawal syndrome in a patient with altered mental status. Key Learning Points: Mild EtOH withdrawal symptoms can begin as early as six hours after last drink The classic tremor…
The Inpatient Float is a new rotation for residents to assist inpatient teams with clinical care, primarily in the ICU. The goal is provide team-based care, including organization, prioritization and delegation of tasks in addition to providing effective team leadership,…
Thank you Dr. Kumar for an excellent case presentation on vitamin B12 deficiency secondary to pernicious anemia in a patient with Graves' disease and Vitiligo. Key Learning Points: Remember: B12 (cobalamin) levels are neither sensitive nor specific for the diagnosis…
The Ambulatory Medicine curriculum is a longitudinal, progressive educational program across the three-year residency. A portion of the curriculum is delivered during the +1 Week, across a 5-week cycle, such that each Pod receives the same and all portions of…
Time is tissue—and the brain is no exception. Here's the landmark article guiding our use of thombolytics within 4.5 hours of an acute stroke. Remember, the clock starts ticking from the patient's last well-known time, not from the time of…
Rosuvastatin to Prevent Vascular Events in Men and Women (JUPITER) Initial Treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura with High-Dose Dexamethasone
Hypertension—one of the top chronic conditions we face— involves a multipronged approach to management. In addition to pharmacotherapy, never forget to start with lifestyle modifications. Here we review the Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension, from which the combination DASH diet…