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Welcome to the SJSM Library. Below you'll find the latest medical news and research stories curated for our students and faculty, along with quick access to eBooks, databases, question banks, and research support through the links in our library menu.

The SJSM Library supports every stage of your medical education, from foundational coursework through clinical rotations and into residency preparation. Use the menu to explore eBooks, question banks, evidence-based medicine tools, and faculty teaching resources, or reach out directly if you can't find what you need.

Here's a quick overview of what's available throughout the Library:

eBooks — remote access to thousands of titles through AccessMedicine and other platforms
Question Banks — USMLE-style practice questions through ScholarRx
Evidence Based Medicine — tutorials and tools for evaluating clinical research
CME — continuing education resources for faculty and alumni
Textbook Information — required and recommended titles for every stage of the curriculum

Whether you're a first-semester student getting oriented or a faculty member building a course, these resources are designed to meet you wherever you are in your academic or clinical journey.

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When heart issues are not what they seem

Mar 11 2025

She Thought It Was a Heart Attack—It Was Broken Heart Syndrome

Illustration of broken heart syndrome (stress-induced cardiomyopathy)

While vacationing in Puerto Rico, 75-year-old Maria Carraballo saved her grandsons from a strong current but later experienced chest pain. Doctors diagnosed her with broken heart syndrome, a stress-induced heart condition that mimics a heart attack. Triggered by emotional or physical stress, it temporarily weakens the heart. Fortunately, most patients, like Carraballo, fully recover with medication and time. Learn more about this fascinating heart-mind connection.