Nick Norwitz interviews Aseem Malhotra, MD, a consultant cardiologist, on controversial new findings challenging LDL cholesterol’s role as an independent risk factor for heart disease. They discuss data…
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies target platelets, leading to their destruction in the spleen and resulting in reduced platelet counts. It often presents…
Neelam Misra, MD and Assistant Medical Director of Manhattan Total Health, discusses the basics of the ancient science of acupuncture. References and Resources Pearson S et al. Electrical…
Josh Levitsky, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Hepatology from Northwestern University provides an overview of the treatment of hepatitis C. References and Resources Seef, LB, Hoofnagle, JH. National…
Farr A. Curlin, MD addresses the relationship between religion and medicine and it’s impact on the decision-making process. References and Resources Curlin FA, Hall DE. Strangers or friends?…
Parker Ward, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director Cardiovascular Fellowship Program, University of Chicago Hospital, discusses recent studies on erectile dysfunction as an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease.…
Dana P. Edelson, MD, Hospital Scholar, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Chicago provides an in-depth and successfully shocking account of outcomes in patients requiring defibrillation. New…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Development, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses techniques to improve adherence with therapy for hypertension. References and Resources Kressin NR et…
The FDA reviewed spontaneous post-marketing reports of atrial fibrillation reported in association with oral and intravenous bisphosphonates and did not identify a population of bisphosphonate users at increased…
Josh Levitsky, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Hepatology from Northwestern University provides an overview of the epidemiology and diagnosis of hepatitis C. References and Resources Armstrong GL. The…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Division, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses breakthrough symptoms in GERD and appropriate dosing of proton pump inhibitors. References and Resources…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Development, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, describes strategies to overcome sub-optimal care for patients with diabetes, including early insulin therapy and…
