January 2015
From too little to too much
Experts struggle to find the optimal venous thromboembolism prophylaxis strategy.
The current and future state of stroke treatment
Insight from UCSF's Management of the Hospitalized Patient conference.
Common curbside consults in infectious disease
Most popular questions revealed at UCSF conference.
SGLT2 inhibitors change the dynamic of glucose and the kidneys
Kidney Week session discusses new class of diabetes drugs.
Cases from Baystate Medical Center
Chlorpromazine-induced hepatitis, the Brugada pattern, persistent breast erythema, and more.
Searching for swift, secure communication
Pilot project shows use of the app is contagious among general medicine team members.
Encephalopathy
Clinicians often struggle with the distinction between delirium and encephalopathy.
The case of the undulant ungulate
A graduate student discovers the dangers of gourmet roadkill.
Improving teamwork through the selection of medical trainees
Admissions requirements and interviews could be modified to emphasize teamwork, among other strategies.
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes articles on the optimal use of prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism, differential diagnoses for Ebola, and conference coverage.
Meningitis vaccine, combination hepatitis C pill, and glucose meter for critically ill approved
Details on the latest recalls and approvals.
Recent Research
Scoring systems for pleural effusions, NSAIDS and VTE risk, and more.
In The News
Mixing alcohol with opioids and benzodiazepines, postdischarge efforts and readmissions, and more.