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The 84-year-old state boxing champ: Bipolar disorder, or something else?
- Author:
- Mustafa Qureshi, MD
- Kanwarjeet Brar, MD
- Hiren Patel, MD
Mr. X, age 84, presents with mania-like symptoms, grandiose delusions, and psychotic symptoms that began 2 weeks ago. What could be the cause of...
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Dehydration in terminal illness: Which path forward?
- Author:
- Kanwarjeet Brar, MD
- Hema Madhuri Mekala, MD
- Steven Lippmann, MD
While our natural tendency is to restore full hydration to patients, how do we proceed when death is imminent and being fully hydrated may prolong...
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E-cigarettes: How “safe” are they?
- Author:
- Lee Smith, MD
- Kanwarjeet Brar, MD
- Kavitha Srinivasan, MD
- Manasa Enja, MD
- Steven Lippmann, MD
Without tobacco, tar, ash, or carbon monoxide, e-cigarettes are marketed as “healthier” alternatives to cigarettes. But they are not without risk...