By: Peter Lais Peer Reviewed A run-in period (“run-in”) is a pre-randomization phase in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in which participants receive a placebo, investigational intervention, or other therapies to assess adherence, toler…
By: Allen Fu Ischemic stroke, defined by the extended loss of cerebral blood flow due to vessel occlusion, affected 77 million individuals, caused 63 million disability adjusted life-years, and caused 3.3 ...
By: Richard Ni Peer Reviewed Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common manifestation of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease that remains underrecognized compared to coronary artery disease (CAD) and cerebrovascular disease (CVD). While…
My very first patient of clerkship year had the shortest medication list I’ll ever see: none. After confirming this, I asked if she takes over the counter … I vividly recall my first Impossible Whopper at Burger King after its introduction
My very first patient of clerkship year had the shortest medication list I’ll ever see: none. After confirming this, I asked if she takes over the counter medications, vitamins, minerals, or herbs. “Oh yes,” she said, “magnesium every night…
My very first patient of clerkship year had the shortest medication list I’ll ever see: none. After confirming this, I asked if she takes over the counter … It is not uncommon for individuals to be concerned about where their food comes fro…
An 84-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with fatigue and mild confusion. Her vitals are stable, she’s afebrile, and her exam is unremarkable. Labs are mostly normal, but the urinalysis shows moderate leukocyte esterase and…
For over a century, 98.6° Fahrenheit (37° Celsius) has been etched into our collective consciousness as the “normal” human body temperature. From routine check-ups to COVID-19 screenings, this number has served as a critical diagnostic thre…
It is not uncommon for individuals to be concerned about where their food comes from. People want to know details like the “country of origin,” or if their eggs came from “cage-free chickens.” For some, like patrons of the Union Square Gree…
It is not uncommon for individuals to be concerned about where their food comes from. People want to know details like the “country of origin,” or if their eggs … Beginning in medical school, in between lectures on biochemistry, anatomy, an…
Dan never imagined his nightly struggle with alcohol cravings might be cured with his diabetes medication. Yet, a few months after starting semaglutide for his blood sugar, … In the US, patients experience serious barriers to accessing ment…
Dan never imagined his nightly struggle with alcohol cravings might be cured with his diabetes medication. Yet, a few months after starting semaglutide for his blood sugar, he found himself leaving unfinished beers on the table, a stark con…