The Many Faces of Sepsis (5): Progression from a Community Acquired Infection
John Svirbely, MD2022-01-25T01:26:31+08:00Community acquired infection is an important cause of sepsis. While most infections do not result in sepsis, the sheer [...]
Medical Calculators Online for Sports-Related Conditions
Chad Rudnick, MD2016-12-15T10:13:55+08:00Olympic medals, elite athletes, and non-stop television coverage. You can’t turn on the TV, read an article, or scroll [...]
Medical Algorithms for Back To School Health
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-25T19:32:13+08:00With the turn of the calendar to August and department stores putting out the back to school sales, it [...]
Case Study: Cancer, Sarcoid, or Rose Thorn Infection?
John Svirbely, MD2022-01-25T19:44:37+08:00This case study highlights medical calculators and analytics which can be instrumental in a physician’s clinical decision making process, [...]
Many Faces of Sepsis (4): Sepsis Criteria for Vulnerable Patients
John Svirbely, MD2022-01-25T20:39:32+08:00Some patients may be more prone to sepsis than others, often because of a defect in their host defenses. [...]
Online Medical Calculators and Pokemon Go… A Perfect Catch
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-25T21:11:55+08:00Depending on your age, you may or may not remember the original Pokemon craze in the United States many [...]
Use of Depression Screening Questions to Help with Diagnosis
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-25T21:20:22+08:00It’s no surprise that patients will often defer or deflect from certain topics while talking with their primary care [...]
Many Faces of Sepsis (3): Obscure Causes Sepsis Infection
John Svirbely, MD2016-12-09T02:20:01+08:00Our third article in the series on sepsis, centers on obscure causes that sometimes make sepsis difficult to diagnose. Throughout the [...]
July Phenomenon: Overcoming Medical Resident Anxiety
Chad Rudnick, MD2016-12-15T10:15:53+08:00The July phenomenon is something that is discussed every year in teaching hospitals in the United States. With the [...]
Many Faces of Sepsis (2): Pediatric and Neonatal Sepsis Algorithms
John Svirbely, MD2022-01-25T23:21:27+08:00This second article in our series on sepsis, centers on this complex clinical problem in infants and children. Throughout [...]
Summertime Ailments: Patients with Hot Tub Itch, Sunburns & Bites
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-25T23:41:18+08:00Preparing for Summer: Using our Medical Algorithms platform to review common situations Summer is approaching. With the warm weather comes the [...]
Many Faces of Sepsis (1): Cancer Therapy and Management Febrile Neutropenia
John Svirbely, MD2022-01-26T00:03:32+08:00The purpose of this case study is to highlight ways in which medical algorithms can be integrated into the [...]
How to Identify Listeria Monocytogenes Symptoms, Sources, Risk Factors
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-26T00:19:17+08:00Recently, a nationwide recall of frozen food items was instituted as a result of potential bacterial contamination from Listeria [...]
Case Study: High School Sports Concussions
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-26T19:42:45+08:00High School Sports Concussions Lucy, a 15-year-old female is competing in a karate tournament a few hours from her [...]
Case Study: Liver Trouble & Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis NASH
John Svirbely, MD2022-01-26T20:42:19+08:00This case study introduces a patient with non alcoholic steatohepatitis and related conditions, along with suggested medical calculators which [...]
Internet of Things Healthcare
Chad Rudnick, MD2016-04-12T02:08:09+08:00Internet of Things - Healthcare Division You may have heard the term, Internet of Things, mentioned in various articles, [...]
How Medical Algorithms Can Help with End of Life Issues
John Svirbely, MD2022-01-26T20:55:54+08:00Recently the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released new CPT codes (99497, 99498) to encourage advance care planning [...]
Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis & Spring Allergies With Health Analytics
Chad Rudnick, MD2016-04-01T00:31:40+08:00Spring is here and with a turn of the calendar, warmer temperatures, and outdoor activities, comes the symptoms of sneezing, [...]
Case Study: 81-Year-Old Woman with a History of Hereditary Hemolytic Anemia
admin2022-01-26T21:17:52+08:00The purpose of this case study is to demonstrate how medical algorithms can be integrated into the clinical decision [...]
10 Basic Rules for Clinical Algorithm Development
John Svirbely, MD2017-03-07T10:55:51+08:00Keeping an Eye on the Prize: 10 Basic Rules for Clinical Algorithm Development While at the HIMSS16 conference last week in [...]
Case Study: A Teacher With Signs Liver Problems
admin2022-01-26T21:50:47+08:00We present this case study to provide guidance on how best to utilize medical calculators to assist with diagnosis [...]
5 Medical Calculators to Assist Students on Neurology Rotations
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-26T22:47:15+08:00For many medical students, learning about neurology and incorporating textbook information into clinical practice can be difficult. Use of [...]
Case Study: Cold Agglutinin Disease
admin2022-01-26T23:08:41+08:00In this case study, we provide background and discussion on cold agglutinin disease. Throughout the case, we recommend medical [...]
Aedes Mosquitoes & Zika Virus Infection: What You Need To Know
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-26T23:18:06+08:00Recently, a virus transmitted by mosquitoes, known as Zika, has had its first known case diagnosed in the United [...]
Can Medical Algorithms Help to Reduce Telemedicine Liability?
John Svirbely, MD2022-01-26T23:33:07+08:00Telemedicine has come a long way over the past 20 years. Modern technology has made it accessible to an [...]
Case Study: Young Male with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
admin2022-01-27T00:09:04+08:00Jeff is a 23-year-old male with a history of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Because of their progression and a [...]
Utilizing Medical Calculators to Think Like A Doctor
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-27T00:32:27+08:00Summary and response to the New York Times Well article: Think Like A Doctor: Thinner We present a succinct [...]
Case Study: Female Smoker with Shortness of Breath Symptoms
admin2022-01-27T00:48:22+08:00Case: 48 year old female with shortness of breath symptoms Throughout this case study, we reference relevant medical algorithms [...]
The Ubiquity of Algorithms in Medicine
John Svirbely, MD2016-12-15T09:27:18+08:00As algorithms in medicine become more widely accepted--as they now are in other disciplines--they will eventually become ubiquitous. The [...]
Poisonous Holiday Plants & Other Dangers Case Study
admin2022-01-27T13:40:15+08:00The purpose of this case study is to highlight how medical algorithms can be used by physicians to evaluate [...]
Utilizing Medical Algorithms to Think Like A Doctor: Scurvy Case
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-27T13:50:37+08:00Summary and response to the New York Times Well article: Think Like A Doctor: Limping Along We present a [...]
How Medical Algorithms Are Used in Clinical Trial Design
John Svirbely, MD2022-01-27T14:28:15+08:00Clinical trials play an important role in evidence-based medicine. It is necessary to know how a therapy performs under [...]
Case Study: e Coli Food Poisoning – Taken Out by a Toxic Taco
admin2022-01-28T17:22:37+08:00This case study focuses on the outbreaks of e coli food poisoning similar to those at the Chipotle Mexican [...]
Utilizing Medical Algorithms to Think Like A Doctor
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-28T17:31:39+08:00Summary and response to The New York Times - Well article: "Think Like A Doctor: The Quarterback’s Headache." We present [...]
Case Study: 45-Year-Old Male with Abdominal Ascites Symptoms
admin2022-01-28T18:12:03+08:00This case study is interpersed with medical algorithms to illustrate how they can be utilized in clinical practice to [...]
Embracing Disruptive Information Technologies in Healthcare
John Svirbely, MD2016-12-15T09:58:15+08:00Some aspects of medicine have not changed very much over the centuries. As new decision support systems become available [...]
Case Study: An Unlucky Potluck Dinner – Foodborne Illness Outbreak
admin2022-01-29T14:00:32+08:00This case study illustrates how medical algorithms can be successfully integrated into the clinical decision making process to achieve [...]
Improving Geriatric Nutritional Assessment with Medical Algorithms
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-29T14:28:05+08:00Malnutrition is a known risk factor for early hospital readmission amongst geriatric patients. Identifying and improving the nutritional status [...]
How Medical Algorithms Can Help Detect a Lyme Disease Tick Bite
admin2022-01-29T15:25:25+08:00Steven, a 17-year-old male, visited his primary care physician with a complaint of facial droop. He first noticed the [...]
Case Study: How Analytics Aid in Making an Early Leptospirosis Diagnosis
admin2015-10-09T12:56:21+08:00Throughout this case, health analytics are referenced that help physicians make an early leptospirosis diagnosis. Other analytics referenced aid [...]
Improving Diagnosis in Healthcare with Automated Medical Algorithms
John Svirbely, MD2016-12-15T09:32:11+08:00In September, 2015, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report titled Improving Diagnosis in Health Care. This report [...]
Case Study: Subcapital Hip Fracture and DVT
admin2015-10-22T13:59:30+08:00Medical History Norma is a 60-year-old obese female with a relatively uncomplicated medical history. She has a great family [...]
Five Gastroenterology Calculators for Diagnosis, Prognosis, & Research
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-16T14:38:02+08:00Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons for patients to seek medical evaluation. With over 7 million [...]
5 Ways to Use Cardiology Algorithms for Monitoring & Research
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-16T14:51:32+08:00There have been numerous stories over the past several years highlighting how mobile health apps and devices have assisted [...]
7 Medical Algorithms to Use with Apple ResearchKit Apps
Chad Rudnick, MD2016-12-15T09:33:53+08:00“In March, 2015, Apple released an open source software framework designed for medical and health research, helping doctors and [...]
How Automated Medical Algorithms Can Improve Patient Safety
John Svirbely, MD2016-12-15T09:36:39+08:00GA Miller studied the limits of human cognition. He found that the number of discrete items that a person [...]
Congestive Chart Failure and Electronic Health Record Systems
John Svirbely, MD2016-12-15T10:05:31+08:00Years ago you could find patient charts on the oncology or transplant service that were a foot thick or [...]
How Algorithms Can Help with ICD 10 Code Lookup
Chad Rudnick, MD2015-07-16T20:05:04+08:00You’ve seen it advertised through medical association emails, heard about it in the doctor’s lounge, and maybe even had [...]
How to Use Clinical Decision Support Systems for Prescription Reimbursement
Chad Rudnick, MD2016-12-15T10:28:00+08:00The Affordable Care Act has led to an increase in the number of people with access to the US [...]
Risks to Patient Safety: Calculating Algorithms by Hand
John Svirbely, MD2016-12-15T09:47:50+08:00While medical algorithms can be valuable decision support tools, calculating them by hand can bite you. With hand calculations, [...]