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Chylothorax and Respiratory Failure Following Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery in a Patient with Pre-Eclampsia
12/16/2024
Bruno Hochhegger, MD, PhD; U. George McCann, III, BS; Ali Mirza, BS, MPH; Michael Mathelier, BS; Scotty McGaugh, BA; Kevin Pierre, MD; Ralph Tullo, MD; Yazeed Fraij, DO; Hugh Davis, MD
A 37-year-old gravida two para one woman at 35 weeks and 3 days of gestation presented to labor and delivery triage with a two-day history of gestational hypertension, headaches, and visual disturbances. ...
12/16/2024
Research Summary
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Research Summary
Study: Methadone Reduces Postoperative Opioid Use in Pediatric Tonsillectomy
12/13/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
A recent study found that single-dose intraoperative methadone reduced opioid consumption in children undergoing tonsillectomy compared with fentanyl, with no impact on postoperative pain scores or serious...
12/13/2024
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11-Year-Old With an Anterior Tonsillar Pillar Defect
12/03/2024
Katelyn Neller, BS; Ramya Reddy, BS; Jennifer Carroll, PA-C; Maria N. Kelly, MD; Diane Howell, MD; Molly Posa, MD
An 11-year-old girl presented to her pediatrician with a 1-day history of progressive right ear pain, clear rhinorrhea, and mild generalized abdominal pain. The physical examination was significant for an...
12/03/2024

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Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections After Abdominal Hysterectomy
09/20/2024
Surgical site infections are said to account for approximately 20% of all health care associated infections. Are you familiar with common risk factors for these infections after surgery for an abdominal...
09/20/2024
Legal Pearls
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Legal Pearls
The Folly of Ordering, Then Ignoring, Radiographs
09/06/2024
A 58-year-old woman with severe colon inertia developed an anastomotic leak after surgery to remove a dead spot on her colon. After several unsuccessful surgeries, the patient underwent a 17-hour...
09/06/2024
Legal Pearl
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Legal Pearl
Informed Consent Is More Than a Signed Form
08/08/2024
Ann W. Latner, JD
Although a gynecologist obtained their patient’s signed consent form, the court focused on the document’s generic language.
08/08/2024
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Surgical Option for Obesity Management
06/01/2024
Obesity is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and other metabolic syndromes. When you treat patients with obesity, during which step of treatment do you suggest weight-loss...
06/01/2024
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Fine-Needle Aspiration for Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
03/25/2024
Fine-needle aspiration may be used in certain patient populations to diagnose ovarian cancer. For which patient population should this procedure be used? Take this pop quiz to test your knowledge!
03/25/2024

Clinical Insights

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Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH
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Preoperative Skin Antisepsis With Iodine Povacrylex Produced Fewer SSIs Compared With Chlorhexidine Gluconate Among Those With Closed Fracture
11/01/2024
Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH
In this video, Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH, reviews his recent study that compared two well-known preoperative skin antisepsis solutions with alcohol for patients with either closed or open extremity...
11/01/2024
Case Report Insights
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A Collaborative and Holistic Approach to Patient Care for Pleural Effusion
09/10/2024
Afolake Mobolaji, MD, MPH, FAAFP; Folashade S. Omole, MD, FAAFP
In this Consultant Case Report Insights, Afolake Mobolaji, MD, MPH, and Folashade Omole, MD, FAAFP, speak about their study, “Less Is More: A Collaborative, Non-Operative Approach to Care for a Patient With...
09/10/2024
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Critical Observations in Pulmonary Medicine, Ep. 10
The Role of the Thoracic Surgeon in Lung Cancer Care
06/18/2024
In this episode, Dr Rizzo interviews Leah Backhus, MD, MPH, about the role of the thoracic surgeon in lung cancer care, including how the screening environment and the advances in surgical techniques,...
06/18/2024
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No Difference Between Hypotension-Avoidance and Hypertension-Avoidance Strategies for Reducing Post-Surgical Adverse Events
04/11/2024
In this video, Maura Marcucci, MD, MSc, discusses her study's surprising results, which showed no differences between hypotension-avoidance and hypertension-avoidance strategies for decreasing adverse...
04/11/2024
expert Q&A
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Does General Anesthesia Choice Impact Breast Cancer Survival?
04/04/2024
In this expert Q&A, Mats Enlund, MD, PhD, discusses his team's study that adds to the growing literature on the impact of general anesthesia choice on overall survival among patients undergoing breast...
04/04/2024