Long-term absolute risks for cardiovascular disease and mortality and cardiovascular disease-free survival according to diet quality at different adult ages…
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Proton pump inhibitors vs. histamine-2 receptor antagonists likely increase mortality in critical care: an updated meta-analysis
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is common among the critically ill. Recently, the Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) vs. Histamine-2 Receptor Blockers (H2RAs)…
A Case of Thiamine Deficiency Post Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Thiamine deficiency after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is well described in the literature, presenting with ataxia, altered mental status, and…
The Impact of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Primary Care: A Population Health Perspective
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the leading cause of liver disease worldwide, with rising rates in parallel to those…
Adherence to Stepped Care for Management of Musculoskeletal Knee Pain Leads to Lower Health Care Utilization, Costs, and Recurrence
This study aimed to report compliance with stepped care management of patellofemoral pain and determine whether adherence to stepped care…
Calcified Umbilical Nodule with Abdominal Pain
A 22-year-old man with no previous medical history presented to clinic with non-radiating, constant mid-abdominal pain that started three days…
A Case of Thiamine Deficiency Post Roux-n-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Thiamine deficiency after Roux-n-Y gastric bypass surgery is well described in the literature, presenting with ataxia, altered mental status, and…
The Impact of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Primary Care: A Population Health Perspective
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the leading cause of liver disease worldwide with rising rates in parallel to those…
Painful diplopia: Do not forget Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy.
Abrupt onset of painful diplopia has a wide differential diagnosis and should be thoroughly investigated. A 45-year-old male presented to…
Adherence to stepped care for management of musculoskeletal knee pain leads to lower healthcare utilization, costs, and recurrence
To report compliance with stepped care management of patellofemoral pain, and determine whether adherence to stepped-care results in decreased recurrence…