The Balancing Act: Retirement Versus Student Loans
As the cost of secondary education continues to rise, physicians are entering the workforce...
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Physician Non-Compete Contracts: Where Do We Stand?
At its simplest, a non-compete contract entails one party legally agreeing to not enter into or...
Medical Fiction: Brandi, Brian, and the Cupid
This is one of a collection of stories that are like “Final Destination” meets “The Monkey’s Paw”...
#PWChat Recap: Empowering Physicians to Discuss Vaccination With Patients
The latest installment of the #PWChat series centered around empowering physicians to discuss...
Medical Fiction: Darko and Toaster Tim – A Dance With the Devil
This is one of a collection of stories that are like “Final Destination” meets “The Monkey’s Paw”...
The Bidirectional Association Between Psoriasis & OSA
With psoriasis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) sharing various comorbidities and having a common...
Can Ordinary COVID Patients Get the Trump Treatment? It’s OK to Ask
If you or a loved one has COVID-19, here’s what to consider before seeking experimental treatments.
Covid-19: First Case of Reinfection Reported In U.S.—May Have Implications for Vax Dev
Five cases of reinfection have now been reported worldwide The first confirmed case of Covid-19 reinfection has been identified in the United States, marking the fifth documented case of reinfection worldwide since the beginning...
Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for ARDS
Although treatment outcomes for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remain controversial, treatment with bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) has shown positive outcomes. However, the safety of MSCs in...
Non-Invasive Ventilation vs. Oxygen Therapy for Preoxygenation
In patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, preoxygenation is given before intubation. Non-invasive ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy are both routinely used for preoxygenation, but their safety...
Effects of Saline or Albumin Fluid Bolus in Resuscitation
Resuscitation refers to the process of correcting physiological disorders in acutely ill patients. Fluid resuscitation is the recommended management of shock; however, it is associated with increased mortality. This study aims...
Blood Eosinophils and Combination Therapy for COPD
In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), therapies containing inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and baseline blood eosinophil count are known to be associated with a lower rate of exacerbations. This study aims...
