Subsequent to the definitive studies of Craig,’ Pryor and Wyatt,2 and others, endomyocardial fibroelastosis has been recognized as a distinct pathological entity even though certain details are not yet fully clarified. Several recent papers2-6 have brought knowledge of its clinical aspects to the point where it is almost as well defined clinically as pathologically. At first glance, it might se...

In the 30 years since the founding of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law in 1969, there has been a tremendous growth in the organization as well as in the number of psychiatrists who have a subspecialty of forensic psychiatry. In an attempt to explain this exponential growth, the author looks at the many social, economic, medical, and legal activities that were active during these y...

The historical demonstration by Furchgott and Zawadzki that removal of the endothelium abrogates the in vitro vasodilator effect of acetylcholine has led to the identification 30 years ago of nitric oxide (NO) as a major endogenous local regulator of vascular tone. When the ability of endothelial cells to produce NO is blunted, the ensuing vascular dysfunction sets the stage for the occurrence ...

T inventory-routing problem (IRP) dates back 30 years. It can be described as the combination of vehiclerouting and inventory management problems, in which a supplier has to deliver products to a number of geographically dispersed customers, subject to side constraints. It provides integrated logistics solutions by simultaneously optimizing inventory management, vehicle routing, and delivery sc...

INTRODUCTION People with complex wounds are more likely to be elderly, living with multimorbidity and wound related symptoms. A variety of products are available for managing complex wounds and a range of healthcare professionals are involved in wound care, yet there is a lack of good evidence to guide practice and services. These factors create uncertainty for those who deliver and those who m...

IMPORTANCE Patients are increasingly using the Internet to supplement finding medical information, which can be complex and requires a high level of reading comprehension. Online ophthalmologic materials from major ophthalmologic associations should be written at an appropriate reading level. OBJECTIVES To assess ophthalmologic online patient education materials (PEMs) on ophthalmologic assoc...