By Reed Magleby, MD
Peer Reviewed
For many with type II diabetes, initiation of insulin therapy represents a devastating progression of their disease. Patients who are dependent on insulin require constant blood sugar monitoring, adherence to strict dosing algorithms, and up to 4 self-administered injections every day. According to a 2010 survey …
By Christopher Maulion, MD
Peer Reviewed
The last week was certainly a treat for sports fans. Thursday marked the start of the World Cup, and the month where …
By Dana Zalkin
Peer Reviewed
In the late 1970s evidence began to emerge that a newly discovered pump, a H+/K+ ATPase in the gastric mucosa, was the final step in the process of acid …
By David Kudlowitz, MD
Peer Reviewed
Whether assessing for a Babinski[1] sign, listening to Korotkoff sounds, or diagnosing Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome, we are surrounded by names of the medical greats in day-to-day medical …
By Mark Adelman, MD
Peer Reviewed
This week marked the anniversaries of several major events in 20th century world history. June 4th was the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, during …
By Joshua Michael Lader, MD
Peer Reviewed
As physicians, we are frequently asked to weigh-in on dinnertime discussions about topics that, despite their relevance to everyday life, were never formally addressed in …
By Nadia Jafar
Peer Reviewed
As a resident of Connecticut, I grew up acutely aware of tick-borne diseases. Nonetheless, I was surprised to see at least 3 cases of tick-borne infections during …
By Ian Henderson, MD
Peer Reviewed
In the week after honoring those who have passed while serving our country, the challenges facing our nation’s veterans have become increasingly evident. The recent controversy …