Original Research
Case Reports
Genetic Heart Failure in an Active-Duty Soldier
A 45-year-old soldier who presented to the emergency department with heart failure underwent a cardiac MRI, revealing prominent trabeculations...
Case Reports
Dexmedetomidine to Remove a Large Thyroid Mass
Dexmedetomidine was successfully used for a patient with obesity and may reduce the need for opioids in sedation.
Case Reports
Education Pitfalls of Insulin Administration in Patients With Diabetes
This patient report highlights the necessary medication education for patients with diabetes who self-administer insulin.
Best Practices
The VALOR Program: Preparing Nursing Students to Care for Our Veterans
The authors share the clinical and professional growth experiences of nursing students during the summer of 2013 in the VA Learning Opportunity...
Original Research
Prostate Cancer Survivorship Care
Improving the quality of prostate cancer survivorship care has the potential to transform the national efficiency and effectiveness of cancer...
Original Research
Systemic Treatment and Outcomes of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer, usually diagnosed at an advanced stage, is one of the deadliest malignancies. Survival for patients with resectable pancreatic...
Case Reports
Microprocessor Knee and Power Foot Combination in a Transfemoral Amputee
Advances in the functionality and materials of prosthetics and successful component integration enabled an Iraq War veteran to return to long-...
Original Research
A Conversion Protocol for Simvastatin and Gemfibrozil
Eliminating gemfibrozil from a statin-containing regimen may be safe and effective for patients with low triglyceride levels.
Case Reports
Bacteremia From an Unlikely Source
An unusual infection caused by contact with a pet reinforces the importance of educating patients about proper postoperative wound care.
Case Reports
Recurrent Multidrug Resistant Urinary Tract Infections in Geriatric Patients
Four case studies are presented, which suggest the safety and efficacy of methenamine hippurate to treat complicated urinary tract infections in...