Thomas Jefferson University

Richard Alweis

TitleVolunteer Faculty
InstitutionThomas Jefferson University
DepartmentFaculty Records and Publicatio - Thomas Jefferson University
Address833 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19023
vCardDownload vCard

    Collapse Bibliographic 
    Collapse selected publications
    Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications. Faculty can login to make corrections and additions.
    Newest   |   Oldest   |   Most Cited   |   Most Discussed   |   Timeline   |   Field Summary   |   Plain Text
    PMC Citations indicate the number of times the publication was cited by articles in PubMed Central, and the Altmetric score represents citations in news articles and social media. (Note that publications are often cited in additional ways that are not shown here.) Fields are based on how the National Library of Medicine (NLM) classifies the publication's journal and might not represent the specific topic of the publication. Translation tags are based on the publication type and the MeSH terms NLM assigns to the publication. Some publications (especially newer ones and publications not in PubMed) might not yet be assigned Field or Translation tags.) Click a Field or Translation tag to filter the publications.
    1. Alweis EA, Alweis RL. Primary Raynaud's Phenomenon. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2025; 15(1):49-50. PMID: 39867155.
      Citations:    
    2. Kusnik A, Najim M, Renjith KM, Vyas C, Renjithlal SLM, Alweis R. The Influence of Urbanization on the Patterns of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Mortality From 1999 to 2020. Gastroenterology Res. 2024 Jun; 17(3):116-125. PMID: 38993549.
      Citations:    
    3. Najim M, Reda Mostafa M, Eid MM, Alabdouh A, Awad AK, Elbanna M, Mohamed S, Alweis R, Al-Azizi KM, Mamas MA. Efficacy and safety of the new generation Watchman FLX device compared to the Watchman 2.5: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Cardiovasc Dis. 2023; 13(5):291-299. PMID: 38026111.
      Citations:    
    4. Kusnik A, Renjithlal SLM, Chodos A, Shanmukhappa SC, Eid MM, Renjith KM, Alweis R. Trends in Colorectal Cancer Mortality in the United States, 1999 - 2020. Gastroenterology Res. 2023 Aug; 16(4):217-225. PMID: 37691750.
      Citations:    
    5. Junker G, Alweis R, Ferguson R. JCHIMP 12th Anniversary Issue. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2023; 13(4):97-100. PMID: 37868252.
      Citations:    
    6. Eid MM, Mostafa MR, Alabdouh A, AbdelQadir YH, Mohamed S, Abdelazeem B, Ismayl M, Abusnina W, Alweis R, Corteville DCM, Balmer-Swain M, Paul TK, Mamas MA. Long-term Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Pre-existing Coronary Artery Ectasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Curr Probl Cardiol. 2023 May; 48(5):101626. PMID: 36736603.
      Citations:    
    7. Shamaki GR, Safiriyu I, Kesiena O, Mbachi C, Anyanwu M, Zahid S, Rai D, Bob-Manuel T, Corteville D, Alweis R, Batchelor WB. Prevalence and Outcomes in STEMI Patients Without Standard Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis. Curr Probl Cardiol. 2022 Nov; 47(11):101343. PMID: 35934021.
      Citations:    
    8. Magdi M, Mostafa MR, Abusnina W, Al-Abdouh A, Doss R, Mohamed S, Ekpo CP, Alweis R, Baibhav B. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of transthyretin amyloidosis in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Am J Cardiovasc Dis. 2022; 12(3):102-111. PMID: 35873185.
      Citations:    
    9. Ferguson R, Alweis R, Junker G. 11th Anniversary of JCHIMP. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2022; 12(3):1-4. PMID: 35711392.
      Citations:    
    10. Corey P, Jadhav N, Grams K, Sigal A, Babineau R, Alweis R. The Cost of a Learner in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Comparison Across Two Pediatric Emergency Departments. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2022 12 01; 38(12):e1688-e1691. PMID: 35353800.
      Citations:    
    11. O'Loughlin J, Pelletier E, Loomis E, Alweis R. A Case of Internet Gaming Disorder: When #Play Apart Together Takes a Dark Turn. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2022; 12(1):32-35. PMID: 35711876.
      Citations:    
    12. Lewis K, O V, Garber AM, Sweet M, Novoa-Takara K, McConville J, Readlynn JK, Alweis R. AAIM Recommendations to Improve Learner Transitions. Am J Med. 2022 04; 135(4):536-542. PMID: 35038408.
      Citations:    
    13. Magdi M, Renjithal SLM, Mubasher M, Mostafa MR, Lathwal Y, Mukuntharaj P, Mohamed S, Alweis R, Tan BE, Baibhav B. The WATCHMAN device and post-implantation anticoagulation management. A review of key studies and the risk of device-related thrombosis. Am J Cardiovasc Dis. 2021; 11(6):714-722. PMID: 35116184.
      Citations:    
    14. Pearson K, Idemudia O, Ahmed MM, Alweis R. Not All Constipation is Created Equal. Am J Med. 2022 02; 135(2):e53-e54. PMID: 34655538.
      Citations:    
    15. Alweis R, Donato A, Terry R, Goodermote C, Qadri F, Mayo R. Benefits of developing graduate medical education programs in community health systems. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2021; 11(5):569-575. PMID: 34567443.
      Citations:    
    16. Alweis R, Salama A. Practical guidance to advisors of residents on the fellowship selection process. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2021 Jun 21; 11(4):421-424. PMID: 34211641.
      Citations:    
    17. Williams C, Alweis R, Roth T, Luther V, Pile J, Elkins S, Nagalla S, Muchmore EA. Perspectives on the quality and utility of letters conforming to the AAIM guidelines. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2021 Mar 23; 11(2):175-179. PMID: 33889315.
      Citations:    
    18. Alweis R, Ferguson R. 10th anniversary of JCHIMP. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2021 Mar 23; 11(2):171-174. PMID: 33889314.
      Citations:    
    19. Ahmed ST, Nuni O, Tirumanisetty P, Zhao Y, Alhasson H, Mubasher M, Alweis R. Skin Necrosis Caused by Levamisole-Adulterated Cocaine. Am J Ther. 2021 Mar-Apr 01; 28(2):e263-e265. PMID: 31567177.
      Citations:    
    20. Syed T, Abdullah AS, Mubasher M, Yousaf Z, Mohamed MFH, Alweis R. Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis with Multiple Organ Failure. Case Rep Dermatol. 2021 Jan-Apr; 13(1):47-53. PMID: 33708082.
      Citations:    
    21. Andika R, Kao CT, Williams C, Lee YJ, Al-Battah H, Alweis R. YouTube as a source of information on the COVID-19 pandemic. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2021 Jan 26; 11(1):39-41. PMID: 33552412.
      Citations:    
    22. Mubasher M, Mohamed MF, Danjuma MI, Magdi M, Hanafi A, Syed T, Alweis R, Alqawasma M, Rao M, Hoefen R. The Arrhythmogenic Impact of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction on Diabetics. Am J Cardiol. 2021 02 15; 141:149-150. PMID: 33271146.
      Citations:    
    23. Mubasher M, Syed T, Hanafi A, Yu Z, Yusuf I, Abdullah AS, Mohamed MF, Alweis R, Rao M, Hoefen R, Danjuma MI. An Investigation into the Association Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Cardiac Arrhythmias: An Examination of the United States National Inpatient Sample Database. Clin Med Insights Cardiol. 2020; 14:1179546820955179. PMID: 33192109.
      Citations:    
    24. Wallach SL, Williams C, Chow RT, Jadhav N, Kuehl S, Raj JM, Alweis R. Internal medicine resident perspectives on scoring USMLE as pass/fail. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2020 Sep 03; 10(5):381-385. PMID: 33235666.
      Citations:    
    25. Singal M, Godbole M, Zafar A, Jadhav N, Alweis R, Bhavsar H. Interventions to improve resident reporting of patient safety events: a quality improvement initiative. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2020 Sep 03; 10(5):431-435. PMID: 33235677.
      Citations:    
    26. Babineau R, Alweis R. Intramuscular Injection and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Development After "Harmless" Procedures. Cureus. 2020 Jul 25; 12(7):e9393. PMID: 32850259.
      Citations:    
    27. Alhasson H, Salama A, Alweis R. The Dangers of Ingesting Antiseptics: Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Chemical Colitis. Am J Med. 2021 02; 134(2):206-208. PMID: 32712142.
      Citations:    
    28. Ferguson R, Alweis R. 9th anniversary of JCHIMP. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2020 May 21; 10(2):88-92. PMID: 32850042.
      Citations:    
    29. Alhasson H, Abdullah A, Salama A, Alweis R, Woodlock T. Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Therapeutic Challenges. Am J Ther. 2020 May/Jun; 27(3):e328-e330. PMID: 31135387.
      Citations:    
    30. Syed T, Abdullah A, Mubasher M, Tirumanisetty P, Woodlock T, Alweis R, Matos M. Nivolumab-Induced Delayed Autoimmune Hepatitis-A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge. Am J Ther. 2020 May/Jun; 27(3):e317-e319. PMID: 31090549.
      Citations:    
    31. Ahmed ST, Barvo M, Kamath N, Alweis R. Acute popliteal thrombus workup leads to discovery of primary peritoneal mesothelioma in the absence of any known asbestos exposure. BMJ Case Rep. 2020 Feb 09; 13(2). PMID: 32041759.
      Citations:    
    32. Nadkarni N, Lee YJ, Hoefen R, Alweis R. Cholangiocarcinoma Manifesting as Non-Bacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis in a Young Patient. Am J Med. 2020 08; 133(8):e396-e398. PMID: 31987802.
      Citations:    
    33. Ahmed ST, Patel S, Kamal S, Mubasher M, Hanafi A, Zhao Y, Lee YJ, Alhasson H, Alweis R. Drug-Induced Liver Injury Caused by Bupivacaine. Am J Ther. 2020 Jan 23; 28(6):e785-e788. PMID: 31904592.
      Citations:    
    34. Al Sona M, Al Battah H, Salama A, Alweis R. Fatal Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in a Patient on Adalimumab: A Case Report. Am J Ther. 2019 Dec 17; 28(4):e497-e498. PMID: 31855581.
      Citations:    
    35. Hanafi A, Alweis R. Images in medicine: torus palatinus. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2019; 9(4):367-368. PMID: 31528294.
      Citations:    
    36. Abdullah AS, Eigbire G, Ali M, Awadalla M, Wahab A, Ibrahim H, Salama A, Alweis R. Relationship of Atrial Fibrillation to Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation. J Atr Fibrillation. 2019 Aug-Sep; 12(2):2117. PMID: 32002109.
      Citations:    
    37. Syed T, Mansourian S, Tirumanisetty P, Abdullah A, Alweis R. Pain Management in a Terminally Ill Patient with a Surrogate Decision-maker: A Challenge. Cureus. 2019 Aug 19; 11(8):e5429. PMID: 31632878.
      Citations:    
    38. Alweis R, Goodermote C, Mayo R. Evaluating the potential merger of two internal medicine residency programs: process and recommendations. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2019; 9(3):221-225. PMID: 31258861.
      Citations:    
    39. Alweis RL, Williams CM, Luther VP, Simmons DL, Kopelman R, Angus SV, Liao S, Nagalla S, Muchmore EA. AAIM Guidelines for Interview and Post-Interview Communication for Graduate Medical Education Recruitment. Am J Med. 2019 09; 132(9):1106-1111. PMID: 31175844.
      Citations:    
    40. Jadhav N, Grams K, Alweis R. Cost of a learner in pediatric ED. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2019 Apr; 9(2):80-85. PMID: 31044036.
      Citations:    
    41. Alweis R, Ferguson R. Editor's notes: changes in JCHMIP for Volume 9. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2019 Apr; 9(2):63. PMID: 31044033.
      Citations:    
    42. Williams CM, Alweis RL, O'Connor AB, Dalal B, Rai D, Abdullah A, Kopelman R, Cornett P, Frank MO, Luther VP, Muchmore EA. Inappropriate Communication During Internal Medicine Fellowship Recruitment: A Mixed-Methods Analysis. Am J Med. 2019 06; 132(6):770-775. PMID: 30851262.
      Citations:    
    43. Abdullah AS, Salama A, Ibrahim H, Eigbire G, Hoefen R, Alweis R. Palliative Care in Myocardial Infarction: Patient Characteristics and Trends of Service Utilization in a National Inpatient Sample. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2019 Aug; 36(8):722-726. PMID: 30803244.
      Citations:    
    44. Ferguson R, Alweis R. JCHIMP after 8 years. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2019; 9(1):1-4. PMID: 30788066.
      Citations:    
    45. Zainal A, Salama A, Alweis R. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2019; 9(1):59-61. PMID: 30788080.
      Citations:    
    46. Zimmerman R, Alweis R, Short A, Wasser T, Donato A. Interventions to increase research publications in graduate medical education trainees: a systematic review. Arch Med Sci. 2019 Jan; 15(1):1-11. PMID: 30697249.
      Citations:    
    47. Shah SR, Iqbal SM, Alweis R, Roark S. A closer look at heart failure in patients with concurrent diabetes mellitus using glucose lowering drugs. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol. 2019 Jan; 12(1):45-52. PMID: 30488734.
      Citations:    
    48. Salama A, Abdullah A, Wahab A, Eigbire G, Hoefen R, Kouides R, Ritter N, Mieszczanska H, Alweis R. Is obstructive sleep apnea associated with ventricular tachycardia? A retrospective study from the National Inpatient Sample and a literature review on the pathogenesis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Clin Cardiol. 2018 Dec; 41(12):1543-1547. PMID: 30294854.
      Citations:    
    49. Singal M, Zafar A, Tbakhi B, Jadhav N, Alweis R, Bhavsar H. Assessment of knowledge and attitudes towards safety events reporting among residents in a community health system. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2018; 8(5):253-259. PMID: 30357000.
      Citations:    
    50. Salama A, Abdullah A, Wahab A, Eigbire G, Hoefen R, Alweis R. Cardiac sarcoidosis and ventricular arrhythmias. A rare association of a rare disease. A retrospective cohort study from the National Inpatient Sample and current evidence for management. Cardiol J. 2020; 27(3):272-277. PMID: 30234899.
      Citations:    
    51. Subahi A, Abdullah A, Yassin AS, Abubakar H, Abugroun A, Eigbire G, Salama A, Wahab A, Abulawi A, Kanaan E, Javed A, Elder M, Kaki A, Alweis R, Mohamad T. Impact and Outcomes of Patients with Congestive Heart Failure Complicating Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction,Results from a Nationally-Representative United States Cohort. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2019 08; 20(8):659-662. PMID: 30228050.
      Citations:    
    52. Shah SR, Alweis R. Acute Coronary Artery Dissection: A Review of the Literature and Current Evidence. Cardiol Rev. 2018 Sep/Oct; 26(5):274-276. PMID: 29239886.
      Citations:    
    53. O'Connor AB, Williams CM, Dalal B, Sulistio MS, Roth TK, Milne CK, Collichio FA, Muchmore EA, Alweis R. Internal medicine fellowship directors' perspectives on the quality and utility of letters conforming to residency program director letter of recommendation guidelines. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2018; 8(4):173-176. PMID: 30181820.
      Citations:    
    54. Abdullah A, Eigbire G, Salama A, Wahab A, Awadalla M, Hoefen R, Alweis R. Impact of delirium on patients hospitalized for myocardial infarction: A propensity score analysis of the National Inpatient Sample. Clin Cardiol. 2018 Jul; 41(7):910-915. PMID: 29717509.
      Citations:    
    55. Abdullah A, Eigbire G, Salama A, Wahab A, Nadkarni N, Alweis R. Relation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea to Risk of Hospitalization in Patients With Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction from the National Inpatient Sample. Am J Cardiol. 2018 08 15; 122(4):612-615. PMID: 30205888.
      Citations:    
    56. Wahab A, Tariq R, Alweis R. Shortness of breath after thoracentesis: Did we do something wrong? Eur J Intern Med. 2019 02; 60:e5-e6. PMID: 29754938.
      Citations:    
    57. Shah SR, Park K, Alweis R. Long QT Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature and Current Evidence. Curr Probl Cardiol. 2019 Mar; 44(3):92-106. PMID: 29784533.
      Citations:    
    58. Shah SR, Alweis R, Ul Islam MY, Khan M, Hussain M, Hassan SZ, Aslam A, Shahnawaz W. Effect of Sociodemographic Variables and Other Factors on the Usage of Different Doses of Aspirin in Postmyocardial Infarction Patients: A Cross-sectional Study. Heart Views. 2018 Apr-Jun; 19(2):49-53. PMID: 30505394.
      Citations:    
    59. Salama A, Elsheikh A, Alweis R. Is this a worrisome red eye? Episcleritis in the primary care setting. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2018; 8(1):46-48. PMID: 29441167.
      Citations:    
    60. Ferguson R, Alweis R. JCHIMP 7th anniversary. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2017; 7(6):337-340. PMID: 29296244.
      Citations:    
    61. Cornett PA, Williams C, Alweis RL, McConville J, Frank M, Dalal B, Kopelman RI, Luther VP, O'connor AB, Muchmore EA. Problematic communications during 2016 fellowship recruitment in internal medicine. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2017; 7(5):277-281. PMID: 29147467.
      Citations:    
    62. Salama A, Levin Y, Jha P, Alweis R. Ventricular fibrillation due to overdose of loperamide, the "poor man's methadone". J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2017 Oct; 7(4):222-226. PMID: 29046747.
      Citations:    
    63. Shah SR, Alweis R, Najim NI, Dharani AM, Jangda MA, Shahid M, Kazi AN, Shah SA. Use of dark chocolate for diabetic patients: a review of the literature and current evidence. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2017 Oct; 7(4):218-221. PMID: 29181133.
      Citations:    
    64. Uddin MF, Alweis R, Shah SR, Lateef N, Shahnawaz W, Ochani RK, Dharani AM, Shah SA. Controversies in Serotonin Syndrome Diagnosis and Management: A Review. J Clin Diagn Res. 2017 Sep; 11(9):OE05-OE07. PMID: 29207768.
      Citations:    
    65. Salama A, Alweis R. Images in clinical medicine: Tophi. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2017 Mar; 7(2):136-137. PMID: 28638581.
      Citations:    
    66. Alweis R, Khan MS, Kuehl S, Wasser T, Donato A. Internal Medicine Program Directors' Perceptions of the "All In" Match Rule: A Cross-Sectional Survey. J Grad Med Educ. 2017 Apr; 9(2):173-177. PMID: 28439349.
      Citations:    
    67. Alweis R, Collichio F, Milne CK, Dalal B, Williams CM, Sulistio MS, Roth TK, Muchmore EA. Guidelines for a Standardized Fellowship Letter of Recommendation. Am J Med. 2017 May; 130(5):606-611. PMID: 28189466.
      Citations:    
    68. Ferguson RP, Alweis R. JCHIMP - an idea whose time has come. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2016; 6(6):34107. PMID: 27987295.
      Citations:    
    69. Donato AA, Alweis R, Wenderoth S. Design of a clinical competency committee to maximize formative feedback. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2016; 6(6):33533. PMID: 27987291.
      Citations:    
    70. Tachamo N, Nazir S, Lohani S, Le B, Alweis R. Glioblastoma management: challenges in the elderly population. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2016; 6(5):32372. PMID: 27802852.
      Citations:    
    71. Salvatierra AR, Alweis R. Permanent hypopigmentation after triamcinolone injection for tennis elbow. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2016; 6(3):31814. PMID: 27406460.
      Citations:    
    72. Melnick S, Lohani S, Alweis R. Hyperpigmentation in a middle aged woman: a common yet underdiagnosed condition. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2016; 6(3):31544. PMID: 27406454.
      Citations:    
    73. Nazir S, Rajagopalan P, Melnick S, Juliano N, Alweis R. Oral verrucous hyperplasia due to repetitive chewing on lips. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2016; 6(3):31595. PMID: 27406455.
      Citations:    
    74. Shah SR, Alweis R, Shah SA, Arshad MH, Manji AA, Arfeen AA, Javed M, Shujauddin SM, Irfan R, Shabbir S, Shaikh S. Effects of colchicine on pericardial diseases: a review of the literature and current evidence. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2016; 6(3):31957. PMID: 27406462.
      Citations:    
    75. Shuaib W, Shahzad H, Rehman A, Alweis R, Stettner EA, Lall MD, Khosa F. Abdominal injury after a fall. JAAPA. 2016 May; 29(5):57-9. PMID: 27124232.
      Citations:    
    76. Abaroa-Salvatierra A, Shaikh B, Deshmukh M, Alweis R, Patel A. Calcitriol-mediated hypercalcemia in a patient with bilateral adrenal non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma case report. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2016; 6(2):30381. PMID: 27124160.
      Citations:    
    77. Pathak R, Karmacharya P, Alweis RL. Seasonal Variation of Rectal Foreign Bodies: Data from Nationwide Inpatient Sample. N Am J Med Sci. 2016 Apr; 8(4):191-3. PMID: 27213144.
      Citations:    
    78. Aderhold K, Rajagopalan P, Hingorani R, Alweis R. Winged scapula in a man with new neck pain and shoulder weakness. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2016; 6(1):29918. PMID: 26908379.
      Citations:    
    79. Shuaib W, Shahzad H, Rehman A, Alweis R, Stettner EA, Lall MD, Khosa F. Persistent cough, chest pain, and dyspnea in a young man. JAAPA. 2016 Feb; 29(2):47-9. PMID: 26818646.
      Citations:    
    80. Alweis R, Wenderoth S, Donato A. Effectiveness of iterative interventions to increase research productivity in one residency program. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015; 5(6):29203. PMID: 26653689.
      Citations:    
    81. Karmacharya P, Pathak R, Ghimire S, Shrestha P, Ghimire S, Poudel DR, Khanal R, Shah S, Aryal MR, Alweis RL. Upper Airway Hematoma Secondary to Warfarin Therapy: A Systematic Review of Reported Cases. N Am J Med Sci. 2015 Nov; 7(11):494-502. PMID: 26713297.
      Citations:    
    82. Khanal R, Karmacharya P, Pathak R, Poudel DR, Ghimire S, Alweis R. Do all patients with acquired methemoglobinemia need treatment? A lesson learnt. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015; 5(5):29079. PMID: 26486118.
      Citations:    
    83. Shuaib W, Shahzad H, Zaheer A, Alweis R, Vijayasarathi A, Khosa F. Diagnosing acute abdomen in a woman of reproductive age. JAAPA. 2015 Oct; 28(10):22-3. PMID: 26406174.
      Citations:    
    84. Shuaib W, Suarez JM, Romero JD, Pamello CD, Alweis R, Khan AA, Shah SR, Shahid H, PierreCharles SB, Sanchez LR. Transforming patient care by introducing an electronic medical records initiative in a developing country. Health Informatics J. 2016 12; 22(4):975-983. PMID: 26351262.
      Citations:    
    85. Karmacharya P, Poudel DR, Pathak R, Rettew A, Alweis R. Response to Letter. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015; 5(4):29308. PMID: 26333867.
      Citations:    
    86. Oluwasanjo A, Wasser T, Alweis R. Correlation between MMI performance and OSCE performance - a pilot study. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015; 5(3):27808. PMID: 26091663.
      Citations:    
    87. Gulati G, Alweis R, George D. Musculoskeletal ultrasound in internal medicine residency - a feasibility study. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015; 5(3):27481. PMID: 26091660.
      Citations:    
    88. Hingorani R, Mahmood M, Alweis R. Improving antibiotic adherence in treatment of acute upper respiratory infections: a quality improvement process. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015; 5(3):27472. PMID: 26091659.
      Citations:    
    89. Karmacharya P, Poudel DR, Pathak R, Rettew A, Alweis R. Acute hyperkalemia leading to flaccid paralysis: a review of hyperkalemic manifestations. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015; 5(3):27993. PMID: 26091666.
      Citations:    
    90. Barrett JC, Alweis R, Frank M, O'Connor A, McConville JF, Adams ND, Arfons L, Bernard S, Bradley T, Buckley JD, Cohen E, Cornett P, Elkins S, Kopelman R, Luther VP, Petrusky J, McNeill DB, Omar B, Palapiano N, Roth T, Satko S, Fried ED, Muchmore EA. Adoption of a Uniform Start Date for Internal Medicine Fellowships and Other Advanced Training: An AAIM White Paper. Am J Med. 2015 Sep; 128(9):1039-43. PMID: 26071819.
      Citations:    
    91. Jehangir A, Poudel D, Fareedy SB, Salman A, Qureshi A, Jehangir Q, Alweis R. Group d salmonella urinary tract infection in an immunocompetent male. Case Rep Infect Dis. 2015; 2015:608632. PMID: 25984372.
      Citations:    
    92. Jehangir A, Pathak R, Shaikh B, Salman A, Fareedy SB, Qureshi A, Jehangir Q, Alweis R. Jugulotympanic paraganglioma: a rare cause of vertigo. Am J Case Rep. 2015 Apr 18; 16:228-31. PMID: 25889842.
      Citations:    
    93. Jehangir A, Bennett K, Fareedy SB, Rettew A, Shaikh B, Qureshi A, Jehangir Q, Alweis R. Recurrent C. difficile in a Patient with IgG Deficiency. Case Rep Gastrointest Med. 2015; 2015:356293. PMID: 25945268.
      Citations:    
    94. Fareedy SB, Pathak R, Salman A, Alweis R. Frank's sign: a potential predictor of cardiovascular disease. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015; 5(2):26885. PMID: 25846355.
      Citations:    
    95. Luber S, Alweis R. Acquired tracheoesophageal fistula status post laryngeal neoplasm resection. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015; 5(2):26715. PMID: 25846352.
      Citations:    
    96. Shuaib W, Shahzad H, Zaheer A, Alweis R, Vijayasarathi A, Weiden J, Khosa F. What caused this patient's chest pain and refractory hypotension? JAAPA. 2015 Apr; 28(4):55-7. PMID: 25802942.
      Citations:    
    97. Khan MJ, Alweis R, Benworth M. A painful elbow after a fall. JAAPA. 2015 Mar; 28(3):20-2. PMID: 25710400.
      Citations:    
    98. Ukaigwe A, Olugbodi A, Alweis RL. Taking it to the next level: lumbar radiculopathy from thoracic nerve schwannoma. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015; 5(1):25744. PMID: 25656663.
      Citations:    
    99. Poudel DR, Karmacharya P, Pathak R, Ghimire S, Khanal R, Alweis R. Colloid cyst: an unusual cause of seizure. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015; 5(1):26311. PMID: 25656672.
      Citations:    
    100. Jehangir A, Pathak R, Aryal M, Qureshi A, Jehangir Q, Alweis R, Truex R, Kimmel W. Thyroid follicular carcinoma presenting as metastatic skin nodules. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015; 5(1):26332. PMID: 25656674.
      Citations:    
    101. Alweis R. A chronic foot ulcer and a swollen, painful leg. JAAPA. 2015 Feb; 28(2):45-7. PMID: 25621966.
      Citations:    
    102. Shuaib W, Khan MS, Shahid H, Valdes EA, Alweis R. Bibliometric analysis of the top 100 cited cardiovascular articles. Am J Cardiol. 2015 Apr 01; 115(7):972-81. PMID: 25670637.
      Citations:    
    103. Shuaib W, Shahzad H, Alweis R, Stettner EA, Lall MD, Weiden J. Managing traumatic injury in an acute setting. JAAPA. 2015 Jan; 28(1):58-60. PMID: 25522029.
      Citations:    
    104. Shuaib W, Walkers SL, Alweis R, Michaels TC. Shortness of breath in a woman after hemicolectomy. JAAPA. 2014 Dec; 27(12):46-9. PMID: 25417666.
      Citations:    
    105. Bennett K, Rettew A, Shaikh B, Supplee S, Alweis R. An easily overlooked cause of abdominal pain. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2014; 4(5):25083. PMID: 25432644.
      Citations:    
    106. Hingorani R, Young J, Alweis R. Mixed adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine prostate cancer: a case report. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2014; 4(5):25176. PMID: 25432647.
      Citations:    
    107. Shuaib W, Shahid H, Khan MS, Alweis R, Sanchez LR. Outcome of prolonged QRS interval in dilated cardiomyopathy: role of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators on mortality. Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis. 2015 Apr; 9(2):36-9. PMID: 25411353.
      Citations:    
    108. Shuaib W, Khan MJ, Alweis R, DeMilka DY. A violent cough in a 6-year-old boy. JAAPA. 2014 Nov; 27(11):52-3. PMID: 25343436.
      Citations:    
    109. Ellis J, Alweis R. A review of learner impact on faculty productivity. Am J Med. 2015 Jan; 128(1):96-101. PMID: 25281276.
      Citations:    
    110. Hankinson A, Lloyd B, Alweis R. Lime-induced phytophotodermatitis. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2014; 4(4). PMID: 25317269.
      Citations:    
    111. Bennett K, Supplee S, Vyas P, Gulati S, Alweis R. Surprising cause of dysphagia in an elderly male. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2014; 4(4). PMID: 25317263.
      Citations:    
    112. Pathak R, Bhatt VR, Karmacharya P, Aryal MR, Alweis R. Trends in blood-product transfusion among inpatients in the United States from 2002 to 2011: data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample. J Hosp Med. 2014 Dec; 9(12):800-1. PMID: 25100306.
      Citations:    
    113. Jalota L, Abaroa-Salvatierra A, Alweis R. Large pituitary incidentaloma in a patient with sarcoidosis. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2014; 4. PMID: 25147632.
      Citations:    
    114. Jalota L, Oluwasanjo A, Alweis R. Recurrent aspiration pneumonia after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for obesity surgery. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2014; 4. PMID: 25147629.
      Citations:    
    115. Fiscus V, Hankinson A, Alweis R. Minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2014; 4. PMID: 25147636.
      Citations:    
    116. Karmacharya P, Pathak R, Shrestha P, Alweis R. The red hearing: swollen ear in a patient with ulcerative colitis. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2014; 4. PMID: 25147631.
      Citations:    
    117. Pathak R, Karmacharya P, Aryal MR, Alweis R. Iatrogenesis imperfecta: stroke caused by accidental carotid artery catheterization. J Vasc Access. 2014 Nov-Dec; 15(6):537-40. PMID: 25041919.
      Citations:    
    118. Khan MS, Shuaib W, Evans DD, Swain FR, Alweis R, Mehta AS, Johnson JO, Khosa F. Evidence-based practice: best imaging practice in musculoskeletal disorders. J Trauma Nurs. 2014 Jul-Aug; 21(4):170-9; quiz 180-1. PMID: 25023840.
      Citations:    
    119. Shuaib W, Iftikhar H, Alweis R, Shahid H. Warfarin Therapy: Survey of Patients' Knowledge of their Drug Regimen. Malays J Med Sci. 2014 Jul; 21(4):37-41. PMID: 25977620.
      Citations:    
    120. Shuaib W, Saeed AM, Shahid H, Hashmi N, Alweis R, Ahmad M, Sanchez LR. Award incentives to improve quality care in internal medicine. Ir J Med Sci. 2015 Jun; 184(2):483-6. PMID: 24893851.
      Citations:    
    121. Pathak R, Karmacharya P, Salman A, Alweis R. An unusual cause of hypoglycemia in a middle-aged female after bariatric surgery. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2014; 4. PMID: 24765253.
      Citations:    
    122. Luber S, Alweis R. Keeping NAION visual loss: discriminating urgent versus emergent visual loss in an elderly female. BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Apr 02; 2014. PMID: 24695658.
      Citations:    
    123. Mainali NR, Schmidt TR, Alweis R, George DL. Novel Development of Remitting Seronegative Symmetrical Synovitis with Pitting Edema (RS3PE) Syndrome due to Insulin Therapy. Am J Case Rep. 2014; 15:119-22. PMID: 24696753.
      Citations:    
    124. Karmacharya P, Shah K, Pathak R, Ghimire S, Alweis R. Touch me not. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2014; 4. PMID: 24596647.
      Citations:    
    125. Alweis R, Greco M, Wasser T, Wenderoth S. An initiative to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of URIs, sinusitis, and pharyngitis. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2014; 4. PMID: 24596644.
      Citations:    
    126. Fraga JD, Oluwasanjo A, Wasser T, Donato A, Alweis R. Reliability and acceptability of a five-station multiple mini-interview model for residency program recruitment. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2013; 3(3-4). PMID: 24392211.
      Citations:    
    127. Supplee SJ, Gupta S, Alweis R. Creeping eruptions: cutaneous larva migrans. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2013; 3(3-4). PMID: 24392212.
      Citations:    
    128. Mainali NR, Aryal MR, Khal RS, Alweis R. A case of Helicobactor pylori negative low-grade gastric MALT lymphoma in an elderly female, successfully treated with rituximab. Am J Case Rep. 2013; 14:467-70. PMID: 24250832.
      Citations:    
    129. Plakke MJ, Alweis R, Mahmood M. The cold-fingered carpenter: an uncommon cause of digital ischaemia. BMJ Case Rep. 2013 Sep 07; 2013. PMID: 24014583.
      Citations:    
    130. Gupta S, Crocker A, Scheirer J, Alweis R. Images in clinical medicine: Popeye's sign. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2013; 3(2). PMID: 23882401.
      Citations:    
    131. Crocker A, Alweis R, Scheirer J, Schamel S, Wasser T, Levingood K. Factors affecting adherence to evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of URI, sinusitis, and pharyngitis. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2013; 3(2). PMID: 23882403.
      Citations:    
    132. Alweis R. Training community hospital residents for a future in the hospital's community - what program directors should know about Stark Laws. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2013; 3(2). PMID: 23882406.
      Citations:    
    133. Mainali NR, Jalota L, Aryal MR, Schmidt TR, Badal M, Alweis R. Laugh-induced seizure: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2013 May 13; 7:123. PMID: 23668718.
      Citations:    
    134. Mainali NR, Aryal MR, Badal M, Bhatt VR, Alweis R. Postoperative thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura after aortofemoral bypass. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2012; 2(4). PMID: 23882385.
      Citations:    
    135. Ephrussi C, Alweis R. A case of probable non-familial early onset Alzheimer dementia in a Hispanic male. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2012; 2(2). PMID: 23882370.
      Citations:    
    136. Kebede A, Ephrussi C, Lamanna M, Scheirer J, Alweis R, Wasser T. Lack of efficacy of ergocalciferol repletion. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2012; 2(1). PMID: 23882348.
      Citations:    
    137. Alweis RL, DiRosario K, Conidi G, Kain KC, Olans R, Tully JL. Serial nosocomial transmission of Plasmodium falciparum malaria from patient to nurse to patient. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2004 Jan; 25(1):55-9. PMID: 14756221.
      Citations:    
    Alweis's Networks
    Click the
    Explore
    buttons for more information and interactive visualizations!
    Concepts (238)
    Explore
    _
    Co-Authors (3)
    Explore
    _
    Similar People (60)
    Explore
    _
    Same Department Expand Description
    Explore
    _