Journal-based

Sore Throat and Lymphadenopathy in an Older Man

A previously healthy 67-year-old man was referred to the otolaryngology department due to a progressively worsening sore throat associated with unintentional weight loss and night sweats. What is your diagnosis?

Management of Perforated Peptic Ulcer – A Review

Importance  Perforated peptic ulcer disease (PUD) affects 4 million people annually worldwide, with a lifetime prevalence of 5% to 10%. Of those affected, 5% will progress to the point of perforation. Despite advances in the understanding and treatment, perforated PUD continues…

Making Progress in Clinical Trials for Suicide Prevention – A Review

Importance  Suicide is a public health crisis, and despite renewed efforts to confront this problem, suicide rates continue to rise in the US. While suicide prevention encompasses a broad array of strategies, treatment development is lagging. Within this realm, clinical trials…

Nevus Anemicus

This case report describes a young, elementary school aged boy with nevus anemicus.

Tracking US Health Care Spending by Health Condition and County

Importance  Understanding health conditions with the most spending and variation across locations and over time is important for identifying trends, highlighting inequalities, and developing strategies for lowering health spending. Objective  To estimate US health care spending for each of 3110 US counties,…