Rivaroxaban versus Warfarin in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation (ROCKET-AF)
EBM, Landmark Research
AM Report: Cryptococcal Pneumonia
Morning Report
Today's morning report case focused on a patient with poorly controlled diabetes who presented with non-productive cough for several months and was found to have a large RUL heterogeneous consolidation secondary to pulmonary Cryptococcosis. Take a look at some of…
AM Report: ITP
Morning Report
In today's morning report, Dr. Gold presented a case of gum bleeding and fatigue in a young patient who was ultimately found to have severe thrombocytopenia secondary to ITP. Some pearls: There are lots of reasons to have low platelets,…
Morning Report: Pancytopenia
Morning Report
Thanks to future chief Dr. Hossain for a great learning case of a patient with pancytopenia secondary to pernicious anemia resulting in vitamin B12 deficiency. Key learning points: Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is needed in the formation of hematopoietic cells. Deficiency…
Intern Report: CAD
Morning Report
Thanks to one of our chiefs Dr. Le for a great overview of an intern's approach to coronary artery disease. Please check out the PowerPoint presentation for some great learning points.
Randomized Trial of Colchicine for Acute Pericarditis
EBM, Landmark Research
Let's review: General treatment options for acute pericarditis include: NSAID's Colchicine Prednisone Read this article to learn which agent or combination of agents has more benefit.
Morning Report: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
Morning Report
Dr. Refugio presented a classic case of Pneumocystis jirovecci pneumonia (PJP) in a patient with newly diagnosed HIV. Here are some important learning points: The classic presenting symptoms for PJP are fever, non-productive cough, and progressive dyspnea Most cases occur…
Morning Report: Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis
Morning Report
In today's AM report, Dr. Hanna presented a very interesting case of a patient with Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis. Key learning points: The diagnosis of Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is made when a patient presents with infrequent paralytic attacks and is…
Morning Report: Statin-Associated Autoimmune Myopathy
Morning Report
Today's AM report was an excellent presentation on Statin induced autoimmune myopathy in a patient presenting with symmetric proximal muscle weakness. Key learning points: For a majority of patients, Statin medications are well tolerated and have an acceptable side-effect profile.…
Morning Report: Ulcerative Colitis
Morning Report
Thank you Dr. Cabrera for an excellent presentation on a new diagnosis of Ulcerate Colitis in a young patient with bloody diarrhea. Key Learning Points: Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disorder involving the mucosal layer of the colon. Diagnosis is…