SSTIs and improved antibiotic stewardship A digest of noteworthy publications handpicked by McMaster experts. This week’s focus: antibiotic stewardship involving order entry prompts in hospitalized patients with skin and soft tissue infection.
Diabetes in 2025: SGLT2 in preventive medicineMcMaster Perspective Extended Dr Hertzel C. Gerstein reviews advancements in diabetes management, focusing on the role of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 RAs in preventive medicine.
Long-term risk of stroke after TIA or minor stroke A digest of noteworthy publications handpicked by McMaster experts. This week’s focus: long-term risk of stroke after transient ischemic attack or minor stroke.
Refractory ascites and multinodular systemic involvement revealing a vascular epithelioid tumor Dr Arthur Renaud (France) presenting at Young Talents in Internal Medicine World Contest Finals 2025.
Pyrexia puzzle: A case report Dr Radwa Genidy (United Arab Emirates) presenting at Young Talents in Internal Medicine World Contest Finals 2025.
Kidney disease… Is it worth the weight? Dr Peter Todd (Scotland) presenting at Young Talents in Internal Medicine World Contest Finals 2025.
High-dose vitamin D in multiple sclerosis A digest of noteworthy publications handpicked by McMaster experts. This week’s focus: high-dose vitamin D therapy in reducing disease activity in patients with clinically isolated syndrome typical for multiple sclerosis.
A decade of excellence: Medical innovation takes center stage at a prestigious conference This year, as MIRCIM celebrated 10 years of excellence in medical education, the conference grew to new heights.
Diabetes management in 2025: A network meta-analysisMcMaster Perspective Extended Dr Gordon Guyatt discusses a large network meta-analysis comparing all diabetes medications and their effects on patient-important outcomes.
Contemporary use of aspirin in 2024 Dr Anthony Sandre discusses contemporary use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), covering indications, pharmacology, and recent data on P2Y12 inhibitors.