Vol. 13 No. 4 (2021): July/August 2021

Welcome to the summer of 2021! Sixteen months into the coronavirus pandemic, there is a definite difference this summer compared to one year ago. Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer for some, which is often associated with the poppy. Blooming just as summer begins, it is supposed...

When you hear the word leadership, what comes to mind? Is it the qualities that a leader possesses, the success of their organization or the impression they have made on others to lead in the future? Is it measured by data points and clear-cut objectives or by an individual’s passion and empathy...

PurposeThis qualitative study utilizes the health belief model to explore how individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and low diabetes numeracy achieve and maintain good glycemic control. MethodsParticipants (n=10) participated in semi-structured interviews and completed the Patient Di...

Upper respiratory tract infections (URI) are prevalent in the United States. URIs can also be debilitating and costly. The most common etiology for an URI is viral, and there are currently no antiviral medications for the common cold. Therefore, cost-effective preventative measures are e...

COVID-19 continues to be a major societal disruptor that threatens the wellness and health of millions of people worldwide. We rightfully celebrate the over 20 million survivors in the United States, yet, what constitutes actual recovery, as many face continuing repercussions of their il...

Family medicine is a field that is exposed to a large amount of musculoskeletal complaints. More than 100 million people present with musculoskeletal disease annually in the United States. This translates to over $320B in healthcare costs per year. Due to these astonishing numbers, it is...

As our elderly population represents an increasing percentage of the overall population, more healthcare resources are spent treating this population. One of the overlooked issues is substance use in this population and its complications. This population is often not forthcoming with psy...

INTRODUCTION FIGURE 1: Right posterior calf lesion on initial presentation Three weeks later, the patient was re-admitted to the hospital with multifocal pneumonia. During this admission, she was found to have worsening of her right posterior calf lesion. (Figure 2) Physical examination r...

This article was designed to be viewed and distributed as a PDF. Please download the PDF for easiest reading. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of plantar fascia, which is a tissue that extends from the heel of your foot to the ball of your foot. The fascia’s purpose is to absorb and dist...

This article was designed to be viewed and distributed as a PDF. Please download the PDF for easiest reading. Heel pain can have several different causes. The most common causes include: Plantar fasciitis are small tears and inflammation in the connective tissue between the heel and b...