Mixed Topics
Commentary
What can you do during a mass shooting? This MD found out
We were seeing high-velocity gunshot wounds that I’ve seen for 20 years in the Army. I know how to fix them. But there wasn’t a single thing I...
News
Liver transplant in CRC: Who might benefit?
“It seems likely that there is a small group of patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases who should be considered for transplant,...
News
Patient safety vs. public health: The ethylene oxide dilemma
While the FDA says it “shares concerns about the release of ethylene oxide at unsafe levels into the environment,” the agency cautions that moving...
Original Research
The Use of Magnets, Magnetic Fields, and Copper Devices in a Veteran Population
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a therapeutic approach to health care used in association with or in place of standard medical...
Case Reports
What We Have Learned About Combining a Ketogenic Diet and Chemoimmunotherapy: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Originally developed for the treatment of refractory epilepsy, the ketogenic diet is distinguished by its high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-...
Case Reports
Naltrexone: a Novel Approach to Pruritus in Polycythemia Vera
P ruritus is a characteristic and often debilitating clinical manifestation reported by...
Original Research
Retrospective Evaluation of Drug-Drug Interactions With Erlotinib and Gefitinib Use in the Military Health System
Most cancer treatment regimens include the administration of several chemotherapeutic agents. Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) can increase the risk...
Case Reports
Gastrointestinal Bleeding Caused by Large Intestine Amyloidosis
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common cause of hospital admissions. The yearly incidence of upper GI bleeding is 80...
Case Reports
Spider Bite Wound Care and Review of Traditional and Advanced Treatment Options
The costs for wound care play a significant role in total health care costs and are expected to rise dramatically.
Original Research
Alcohol-Related Hospitalizations During the Initial COVID-19 Lockdown in Massachusetts: An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis
The United States’ initial public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic included containment measures that varied by...