To describe type A behavior pattern and trait anger in patient with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) and…
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Improving access to multi-drug resistant tuberculosis diagnostic and health services for refugees and migrants
By the end of 2017, an estimated 68.5 million people were displaced from their homes worldwide, of whom 25.4 million…
Adherence and Outcomes with Urate-Lowering Therapy: A Site-Randomized Trial
The purpose of this study was to test a pharmacist-led intervention to improve gout treatment adherence and outcomes.
High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Levels in Normal and Hypertensive Pregnancy
The purpose of this study was to examine the association of circulating concentrations of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTn) in…
A Moving Anecdote: Exercise-Induced Vasovagal Sinus Arrest
The patient’s diagnosis was uncommon for a person who was generally inactive—and in good health. A 44-year-old Hispanic man underwent…
Bites that Spur the Blues: Maculae Ceruleae
The patient presented with lesions that were an unusual color. A 52-year-old homeless man was seen in the dermatology clinic…
Reactive arthritis caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae in a diabetic patient
We report the first likely known case of reactive arthritis caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae. An 84-year-old woman developed polyarthritis of…
Parental Leave in Graduate Medical Education: Recommendations for Reform
Becoming a new parent during residency or fellowship training is challenging and may adversely affect attainment of professional goals or…
Self assessment/CPD answers
Correct answer: A. As per American Diabetes Association guidelines, if a patient has discordant results on two different tests for…
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia. It is associated with reduced life…