New attention to sepsis including revised definitions, updated guidelines, and new CMS reporting requirements aims to save lives through prevention and prompt and effective management of infections.

Dr Wharton quotes baseball legend Yogi Berra in this narrated case: In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is.

Dr Rihal leads an expert panel discussion on the use of percutaneous MCS devices, in light of the 2015 consensus statement.

Dr Goldhaber reviews the results of the CATCH trial on anticoagulation in cancer patients with venous thromboembolism.

Dr Goldhaber reviews a meta-analysis he coauthored of RE-COVER trial data suggesting that new oral anticoagulants may be a better option than warfarin for treating acute VTE.

Dr Amy Pollak talks to Dr William Haley of the Mayo Clinic about how to interpret the results from the SPRINT trial and why practitioners should stay tuned for further results.

'Whatever it takes,' says Dr Jeffrey Berns, we need to get patients with advanced kidney disease into the care of a nephrologist before dialysis is initiated to reduce mortality during the first year.

Zubin Damania, an internist and rapper/singer who performs musical parodies under the name ZDoggMD, talks with Eric Topol about his love for Weird Al and his novel medical practice, Turntable Health.

Does 24 months of anticoagulation therapy after unprovoked PE result in better outcomes than 6 months of treatment? Dr Andrew Shorr analyzes the PADIS-PE trial.

Baltimore's city health commissioner Leana Wen discusses her focus on public health, transparency, and listening to patients.