Clinical Challenge: Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, and Nausea
A woman in her mid-40s presents to the emergency department with a history of nausea and pleuritic-like chest pain. Can you make the diagnosis?
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Normal Diet Possible With Bougie Dilation Alone for Benign Esophageal Stricture
Researchers sought to identify clinical and endoscopic factors that would affect patients’ ability to achieve a normal diet after receiving bougie dilation for benign esophageal stricture.
Multimodal Treatment Linked to 3-Year Overall Survival in Esophageal Cancer
Researchers sought to determine the survival outcomes of patients with metastatic esophageal cancer who received multimodality treatment, including an operation.
Case Studies: Atypical Presentation of Severe Illness in Older Adults
Author describes symptoms of life threatening illness that might be mistaken for a normal part of the aging process in older patients.
Standardized Definition of Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis Needed
Researchers performed a systematic review of clinical trials to assess the need for a consensus on the definition of mild to moderate, active ulcerative colitis.
Warfarin vs Direct Oral Anticoagulants Linked to Higher Upper GI Bleeding
Researchers compared the rates of lower vs upper gastrointestinal bleeding resulting from warfarin vs direct oral anticoagulants.
Unusual Cause of Chest, Abdominal Pain in Teen Following ACL Repair
A 17-year-old Black adolescent presents with a 1-day history of acute-onset abdominal pain, palpitations, and anemia. Can you make the diagnosis?
Opioid Use Associated With Distal Esophageal Spasm and Hypercontractile Esophagus
Researchers sought to determine the effect of long-term opioid exposure on esophageal motility, using a large cohort.
Ustekinumab, Vedolizumab May Effectively Prevent Postoperative Recurrence in Crohn Disease
Researchers sought to determine if ustekinumab and vedolizumab could help prevent postoperative recurrence in Crohn disease.
Clinical Challenge: Generalized Epigastric Pain and Syncope
A woman in her mid-50s presents to the emergency department with a history of nonradiating epigastric pain that began 36 hours ago. The patient notes that the pain has become more generalized. Can you make the diagnosis?
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