Timing of Hospital Discharge a Predictor of Readmission
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmD3
Patients and their families often do not want to be hospitalized over a weekend; Hospital staff does not want to keep patients... READ MORE →
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Logistical Barriers to Stem Cell Research
by Sajid Surve, DOI recently attended a lecture by Wise Young, MD, PhD, who is a prolific researcher in the fields of spinal cord injury and... READ MORE →
Doctors as Mirrors – A Reflection on the Doctor-Patient Relationship
by Sajid Surve, DOHas this scenario ever happened to either you or somebody you know? You get a raving endorsement from a friend or family... READ MORE →
Gender Affects Treatment Delays for Heart Disease
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDMany studies, as well as common medical sense, indicate that any delay in treatment for acute cardiac symptoms can lead to... READ MORE →
Is Obesity Contagious?
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDThe worldwide prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in the last several decades. Obesity is a significant public... READ MORE →
An Old Weapon May Still Be Effective in the War Against Bioterrorism – Smallpox Vaccination
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDIn recent years, there has been renewed interest in creating new smallpox vaccines due to the threat of the smallpox pathogen... READ MORE →
Fructose Leads to Leptin Resistance and Obesity
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDObesity is on the rise worldwide, and poor diet and lack of regular physical activity are often cited as culprits. Residents... READ MORE →
Sleeping on the Job – A Program Director’s Take on IOM Recommendations
by T. A. McNamee, MDI’ve been thinking about sleeping a lot lately. Not in the sense of curling up under the blankets for hours on end, but... READ MORE →
Sometimes It’s Good to Be Cold – Therapeutic Hypothermia
by T. A. McNamee, MDThe upper Midwest has been besieged by a bitter cold front for the past several days. Chicago recently reported wind chills... READ MORE →
The Doctor Can’t See You Right Now, He’s Napping
by Maria Goddard, MDOn December 2nd, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report suggesting that resident physicians have further limits... READ MORE →
New ‘Brain Games’ Exclusive Preview – Times Square Mass Mind Reading
This Sunday February 14th (9 p.m. ET), the Emmy-nominated Brain Games tv-show is back! Wonder junkie Jason Silva returns to our screens, teaming up with... READ MORE →
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