By the end of 2017, an estimated 68.5 million people were displaced from their homes worldwide, of whom 25.4 million…
Adherence and Outcomes with Urate-Lowering Therapy: A Site-Randomized Trial
The purpose of this study was to test a pharmacist-led intervention to improve gout treatment adherence and outcomes.
High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Levels in Normal and Hypertensive Pregnancy
The purpose of this study was to examine the association of circulating concentrations of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTn) in…
A Moving Anecdote: Exercise-Induced Vasovagal Sinus Arrest
The patient’s diagnosis was uncommon for a person who was generally inactive—and in good health. A 44-year-old Hispanic man underwent…
Bites that Spur the Blues: Maculae Ceruleae
The patient presented with lesions that were an unusual color. A 52-year-old homeless man was seen in the dermatology clinic…
Reactive arthritis caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae in a diabetic patient
We report the first likely known case of reactive arthritis caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae. An 84-year-old woman developed polyarthritis of…
Parental Leave in Graduate Medical Education: Recommendations for Reform
Becoming a new parent during residency or fellowship training is challenging and may adversely affect attainment of professional goals or…
Self assessment/CPD answers
Correct answer: A. As per American Diabetes Association guidelines, if a patient has discordant results on two different tests for…
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia. It is associated with reduced life…
What is type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycaemia secondary to absolute insulin deficiency. It is the…