Clinical Review
Clinical Review
A Mission for Graduate Medical Education at VA
Chief medical residents from the 3 affiliate residency training programs at VA Boston
Healthcare System developed a mission statement for the...
Clinical Review
Open Clinical Trials for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Clinical Review
A Year 3 Progress Report on Graduate Medical Education Expansion in the Veterans Choice Act
The VA has made progress in implementing mandates to expand medical residency programs to more rural and underserved locations, but some...
Clinical Review
Innovative Therapies for Severe Asthma
Severe asthma therapies have progressed to include many options that have improved the quality of life for patients.
Clinical Review
Is Ketamine the New Wonder Drug for Treating Suicide?
Although the initial findings involving the use of ketamine in suicidal patients are promising, further research is needed on the short- and long-...
Clinical Review
The Impact of Obesity on Simvastatin for Lowering LDL-C Among Veterans
A retrospective review found that obesity did not impact the lipid- lowering effectiveness of simvastatin therapy.
Original Research
Treatment Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents: An Update
Important changes to the guidelines clarify the use of antiretroviral therapies and the treatment options for patients who experience virologic...
Original Research
Hepatitis B: Screening, Awareness, and the Need to Treat
Despite the availability of an effective hepatitis B vaccine, the global prevalence has not substantially declined, and significant barriers...
Clinical Review
Anticoagulation Management Outcomes in Veterans: Office vs Telephone Visits
Patients on anticoagulation therapy who transitioned to telephone visits from office visits showed no change in therapeutic outcomes.
Clinical Review
Review of the Long-Term Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Proton pump inhibitors are widely used, but up to 70% of patients take them without an appropriate indication and face risk of adverse effects...