Anne F. Gross

 

Have you ever wondered if atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac arrhythmia, predisposes one to cognitive impairment, and, if it does, by what mechanisms? If you have, then this...

How long and how much alcohol does a person have to drink before being at risk for developing withdrawal symptoms after sudden abstinence? Which strategies can best manage alcohol...

This case vignette and discussion provides answers to questions about the differential diagnosis, the assessment, and the treatment of agitation in the medically ill. 

The authors of this article present a clinical vignette and formulate a differential diagnosis for patients who attempt to stay in the hospital against advice, discuss their motives for...