Bats, Fever and Adenopathy – What Is the Link?

P-value: What is and what is not

The misinterpretation and misuse of p-value have been increasing for decades. In March 2016, the American Statistical Association released a statement to warn about the use and interpretation of p-value. In this study, we provided a definition and discussion of p-value and emphasized the importance of its accurate interpretation.    

Viral haemorrhagic fever and a skin rash—what is the link?

A 38-year-old, previously healthy woman was admitted with non-oliguric acute renal failure. Prior to admission she had a 2-week history of sudden fever with a peak of 40◦C, lower back pain, severe headache, abdominal pain, emesis, increasing faintness and impaired vision. Initially she was admitted to a surgical unit, where the symptoms resolved within 3 days. Physical examination showed a weig...

Obesity and diabetic retinopathy: What is the association?

What is the Clinical Skills Learning Center?

With shorter periods of hospitalazation, fewer patient beds and more health care facilities in the society, patients are now more acutely ill and highly dependent, causing less opportunities for medical students to practice and learn basic clinical skills. On the other hand, enhanced patient rights and other learnig limitations require that professional education provide not only knowledge and ...

An elderly woman with fever and hilar adenopathy.

A 71-year-old white female with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), rheumatoid arthritis, and right total knee and hip replacement was admitted with right lower extremity cellulitis. A right lower extremity Doppler examination was negative. Administration of cefazolin produced improvement of the cellulitis. The patient complained of shortness of breath and a nonproductive...