By Emily Zhang
Peer Reviewed
“Banana, sunrise, chair.†These are three words that have left my mouth countless times during my month in the Bellevue Geriatrics Clinic, as the first step of the Mini-Cog, …
Author: Neil.Shapiro@nyulangone.org
Clinical Correlations
Core IM Podcast: Stories of Women in Medicine
November 3, 2019
By Gaby Mayer and Dr. Shreya P. Trivedi || Graphic: Dr. Amy Ou, Dr. Michelle Lo || Audio Editing Arra Melikian
To listen to the episode: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2019/08/21/stories-of-women-in-medicine/
Core IM is a national collaborative virtual community with the mission to reimagine medical education in knowledge delivery, critical thinking, clinical reasoning and discussions beyond the guidelines.
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Primecuts – This Week in the Journals
November 1, 2019
By Gabriela Abrishamian-Garcia, MD
Peer Reviewed
Introduction
With medicine advancing at such a rapid pace, it is crucial for physicians to keep up with the medical literature. This can quickly become …
Bloodletting: A Brief Historical Perspective and Modern Medical Applications
October 31, 2019
By Oliver Stewart, MD
Peer Reviewed
As physicians, we are trained to utilize the most up-to-date medical guidelines to guide our clinical decision-making process. In addition, many of us contribute to these guidelines …
Intermittent vs. Indwelling Urinary Catheterization: Factors to Consider for Optimizing Patient Success
October 29, 2019
By Scarlett Murphy, MD
Peer Reviewed
We are all too aware of the dreaded indwelling Foley catheter and the complications it invites. We know that its smooth, plastic surface …
Is there evidence to support the use of omega-3 fatty acids in preventing cardiovascular events?
October 17, 2019
By Lily Cao
Peer ReviewedÂ
A quick web search would suggest countless reasons to take fish oil, a supplement that Americans have fallen in love with. In …
The Overuse of Proton Pump Inhibitors: Implications for Prescribing Physicians
October 15, 2019
By Matthew KingeryÂ
Peer Reviewed
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), frequently prescribed for dyspepsia and other acid-related disorders, are one of the most commonly used medications in the US. As of …
Inpatient Diabetes: Is There a Role for Metformin?
October 10, 2019
By Jamie Oliver
Peer Reviewed
“Hold metformin, start sliding-scale insulin, diabetic diet, subcutaneous heparin.â€
Just 10 words. For almost all admitted type 2 diabetics receiving metformin, this 10-word phrase is automatic. I am sure …