Commentary

Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counseling in the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense

Author:

Vickie Venne, MS

Lisa Arfons, MD

Maj Mauricio De Castro, MD, FACMG, USAF, MC

Renee Rider, JD, MS, LCGC

Ishita Thakar, MD, FACP

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Article

Accuracy of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Staging of Early Rectal Cancer

Author:

Claudio Roberto Tombazzi, MD

Parker Loy

Victor Bondar, MD

Jose I. Ruiz, MD

Bradford Waters, MD

Claudio Ruben Tombazzi, MD

Endoscopic ultrasound can be highly accurate for the staging of neoplasms in early rectal cancer.

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Best Practices

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction in Patients With Low Back Pain

Author:

Guilherme Barros, MD

Lynn McGrath, MD

Mikhail Gelfenbeyn, MD, PhD

Although difficult to distinguish from similarly presenting syndromes, a detailed history, appropriate physical maneuvers,...

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Clinical Review

Using Optical Coherence Tomography in the Management of Postoperative Wound Leaks After Cataract Surgery

Author:

Lisette Scheer, OD

Susannah Marcus-Freeman, OD

Health care providers who participate in postoperative care of patients who have had cataract surgery should carefully evaluate for the presence...

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Best Practices

The 10 Commandments of Internships

As another year of residency begins, we invite all interns to read and consider adopting these principles.

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Best Practices

Partners in Oncology Care: Coordinated Follicular Lymphoma Management

Author:

Wendy Henderson, MD

Daphne Friedman, MD

Mary Parker, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP

Four case examples illustrate the important role of multidisciplinary medical care for the optimal long-term care of patients with follicular...

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Program Profile

Occupational Hazard: Disruptive Behavior in Patients

Author:

Luz Semeah, PhD

Diane Cowper-Ripley, PhD

Magaly Freytes, PhD

Huanguang Jia, PhD

Connie Uphold, PhD

Destiny Hart

Colleen Campbell, PhD

Accurate reporting of disruptive behavior enables the development of strategies that provide for the safe delivery of health...

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Best Practices

A Primary Care Provider’s Guide to Cataract Surgery in the Very Elderly

Author:

Emily Li, MD

Curtis E. Margo, MD, MPH

Paul B. Greenberg, MD, MPH

Planning for cataract surgery and perioperative care in the very elderly requires the teamwork of the patient’s primary care provider and the...

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Original Research

Effects of Process Improvement on Guideline-Concordant Cardiac Enzyme Testing

Author:

LT Gregory Condos, MD, MC, USN

Yohannes B. Tesema, MS, MPH

LT Megha Joshi, MD, MC, USN

CDR Andrew Lin, MD, MC, USN

CAPT (Ret) Paul D. Rockswold, MD, MPH, MC, USN

Easily implemented ordering practices in the electronic health record increased the rate of guideline-concordant testing, decreased cost, and...

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Commentary

Clinical Pharmacist Credentialing and Privileging: A Process for Ensuring High-Quality Patient Care

Author:

CAPT Christel G. Svingen, PharmD, BCPS, NCPS

The Red Lake Indian Health Service (IHS) health care facility is in north-central Minnesota within the Red Lake Nation....

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