Background: Stress is prevalent in healthcare where a certain level of stress is constant. Healthcare workers face higher rates of burnout that could be characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and could make it difficult to connect with patients in meaningful ways. Yogic Lifestyle brings into account the different variations of a healthy lifestyle combined into […]

Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, the precise incidence and magnitude of this risk relative to other central venous catheters (CVCs) is unknown. We performed a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the risk of VTE associated with PICCs. Methods: Multiple databases including MEDLINE, Embase, […]

Case Presentation: A 52‐year‐old white man presented with an infected ulcer and osteomyelitis of the right fifth toe requiring resection of the fifth distal metatarsophalangeal joint. He had poorly controlled diabetes, ischemic cardiomyopathy (EF 25%) s/p ICD on carvedilol and ASA, OSA, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. A CT angiogram demonstrated occlusion of the right anterior tibial […]

Background: Discrimination is rampant in our society and remains a persistent topic given our current political climate. A meta-analysis in 2011 documenting discrimination amongst all levels of health care providers showed a prevalence of verbal abuse of 63%, gender discrimination 54%, and racial discrimination 24%. The purpose of our study is to identify the magnitude […]