Hyperphosphatemia is an electrolytic disorder that may be of concern in the setting of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), rhabdomyolysis, and…
Parvovirus B19 Infection with Positive Rumpel-Leede Sign
A 49-year-old Japanese female nursery teacher with no known medical history presented with fever, myalgia, and rash. Six days previously,…
Identifying Solutions to Ambulatory Faculty Recruitment, Retention, and Remuneration in Graduate Medical Education: an AAIM Position Paper
With implementation of the Affordable Care Act and core requirements from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), directors…
Risk Factors and Outcomes of Very Young Adults Who Experience Myocardial Infarction: The Partners YOUNG-MI Registry
Despite significant progress in primary prevention, the rate of myocardial infarction has not declined in young adults. We sought to…
Inpatients with “Unexplained” Leukocytosis
Unexplained or persistent leukocytosis is an increasing common cause of consultation to infectious disease physicians. Patients appear to be in…
Risk Factors and Outcomes During a First Acute Myocardial Infarction in Breast Cancer Survivors Compared to Females without Breast Cancer: A Nationwide Cohort Study
The purpose of this research was to study the differences in epidemiology and outcomes of a first myocardial infarction in…
Plasma Exchange Therapy in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome: A Novel Long-term Approach?
Established therapies for postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) are limited with moderate efficacy.1 Autoantibodies such as those directed against adrenergic, cholinergic…
Risk Factors and Outcomes During a First Acute Myocardial Infarction in Breast Cancer Survivors Compared with Females without Breast Cancer
The purpose of this research was to study the differences in epidemiology and outcomes of a first myocardial infarction in…
Experts Back Mandatory Bike Helmets but Not All Cyclists Are Sold
The National Transportation Safety Board recommended that helmets be required for bicyclists but some biking enthusiasts object.
Experts Back Mandatory Bike Helmets but Not All Cyclists Are Sold
The National Transportation Safety Board recommended that helmets be required for bicyclists but some biking enthusiasts object.