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Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
In this commentary, the editor-in-chief of CCJM considers what is known, and what is still mystery about how the heart and kidneys are modified during chronic heart failure, and discusses how much of our therapy remains empiric and experience-based.
Cardiology October 27th 2022
ACP Internist
The problem with many of the findings of cirrhosis is you have to specifically look for them or you will miss them. Here’s a tip for helping you not miss them.
Emergency Medicine October 20th 2022
MDLinx
The association between lithium use and chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been unclear. This study showed that lithium over the long-term (i.e., 10 years) accelerated the decline in eGFR attributed to aging.
Hepatology September 26th 2022
85-year-old woman with Hx of stage 3 chronic kidney disease New onset dyspnea and intermittent mild fever Slight difficulty opening her mouth; no dental caries or cervical lymphadenopathy Elevated CRP Elevated BUN Follow the case as it develops.
Family Medicine/General Practice September 13th 2022
This “1-Minute Consult” discusses what constitutes bile duct dilation, clinical evaluation, imaging options for workups, clinical approach to the evaluation, and take-home points, along with figures, tables, info, and metrics on the condition.
Gastroenterology June 23rd 2022
We already shared the story about the financial advantage of AI being used in colonoscopies — here is a related story featuring key takeaways regarding the importance of screening in younger people, new techniques such as linked color imaging, and the non-invasive modality MRI colonography.
Family Medicine/General Practice June 13th 2022