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From the Editor
- How well do we understand calcium and vitamin D?I do not believe we truly understand the ideal amount of dietary and supplemental calcium or vitamin D for a given patient. 
The Clinical Picture
- Wolff-Parkinson-White pattern unmasked by severe musculoskeletal painWPW pattern can be asymptomatic, whereas the syndrome is characterized by symptomatic arrhythmias. 
- Osmotic demyelination syndrome due to hyperosmolar hyperglycemiaRapid correction of chronic hyponatremia can trigger this rare but life-threatening disorder. 
1-Minute Consult
- What inpatient treatments do we have for acute intractable migraine?Options: volume repletion, antiemetics, antiepileptics, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and magnesium sulfate. Avoid opioids. 
- When does S aureus bacteremia require transesophageal echocardiography?TTE is a good starting point, but TEE is indicated in patients with a high pretest probability of endocarditis. 
Editorial
- S aureus bacteremia: TEE and infectious disease consultationStaphylococcus aureus bacteremia demands further evaluation, as up to 25% of people who have it may have endocarditis. 
1-Minute Consult
- What should I address at follow-up of patients who survive critical illness?Cognitive decline, psychiatric disturbances, and physical weakness can persist 1 year or longer. 
Editorial
- Critical care medicine: An ongoing journeyAlthough 70% of ICU patients survive hospitalization, the mortality rate 1 year after discharge may exceed 50%. 
Review
- ‘Dry drowning’ and other mythsDrowning is a common and often preventable cause of death, especially in children. But dry drowning is a myth. 
- Navigating travel with diabetesHelp patients plan ahead to manage diabetes while traveling and prepare for emergencies that may arise. 
- Optimizing calcium and vitamin D intake through diet and supplementsSet modest calcium targets, maximize dietary intake, and make up the defi cit with calcium citrate. 
- Cardiac rehabilitation: A class 1 recommendationDespite proven benefi ts, referral and participation rates remain low. Efforts to boost usage are underway. 
- Renal disease and the surgical patient: Minimizing the impactChronic kidney disease is associated with adverse surgical outcomes, including acute kidney injury. 




