Case Presentation: A 62‐year‐old man was admitted to the hospital for shortness of breath, weaknessb and chills. In addition, he complained of loss of appetite resulting in weight loss. The patient had a history of chronic, recurrent sinus infections treated with multiple antibiotics over the past 3 years. Two months prior to this hospitalization he […]

Background: Despite the consistently proven benefits of cardioprotective medications, medication adherence (MA) remains a challenge in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. Studies suggest that up to 50% of patients with CAD are nonadherent to medications, with patient knowledge, beliefs, and expectations playing a vital role. We aimed to assess patient-related medication non-adherence (MNA) factors in […]

Case Presentation: A 56‐year old previously healthy woman presented with 1‐month history of a pruritic ulcerated rash in both lower extremities associated with dysuria and intermittent chest pains. On presentation, the patient was hypotensive with a systolic blood pressure of 56 mm Hg. Physical exam disclosed a displaced point of maximal impulse and audible 3/6 […]

Background: Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the US. Annually, over 250,000 people die from sepsis nationwide. Therefore, in 2013 New York State mandated that hospitals adhere to standardized protocols designed to improve sepsis outcomes. A recent cohort analysis on the rollout of these standards demonstrated that mortality decreased by 6% […]