Index by author
Ioachimescu, Octavian C.
- Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage: Diagnosing it and finding the cause
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage can complicate a large number of clinical conditions. It may present in different ways and may be life-threatening, and it poses an important challenge for the clinician.
Mahmood, Syed Kashif
- Dropped gallstones disguised as a liver abscess
The patient, who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy 3 months ago, now has abdominal pain and a spot on computed tomography that could be a liver abscess. But is it?
Mandell, Brian F.
- A new series, an old concept, continued value
This month we introduce a new series, The Physical Examination, kicked off by a paper on evaluating pleural effusions. We encourage you to submit your suggestions for topics.
Palmer, Robert
- A 61-year-old with bipolar disorder and cognitive impairment: Dementia or polypharmacy?
He reports poor concentration, using wrong words, forgetting names, and sleepiness. What is the cause?
Rolston, David
Accuracy of the physical examination in evaluating pleural effusionA careful physical examination is a valuable and noninvasive means of assessing pleural effusions and should be routinely performed in every patient in whom this condition is suspected.
Rosenblatt, Steven
- Dropped gallstones disguised as a liver abscess
The patient, who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy 3 months ago, now has abdominal pain and a spot on computed tomography that could be a liver abscess. But is it?
Stoller, James K.
- Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage: Diagnosing it and finding the cause
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage can complicate a large number of clinical conditions. It may present in different ways and may be life-threatening, and it poses an important challenge for the clinician.
- A 61-year-old with bipolar disorder and cognitive impairment: Dementia or polypharmacy?
He reports poor concentration, using wrong words, forgetting names, and sleepiness. What is the cause?
Tomford, J. Walton
- Dropped gallstones disguised as a liver abscess
The patient, who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy 3 months ago, now has abdominal pain and a spot on computed tomography that could be a liver abscess. But is it?
Ugokwe, Kene
- A review of spinal arachnoid cysts
The symptoms of spinal arachnoid cysts are variable and nonspecific, so these cysts are commonly misdiagnosed as herniated disks. Many are discovered incidentally.
