Benjamin Franklin: the first physiatrist?

Benjamin Franklin would have been an excellent physiatrist. In this short address, I explore the qualities that Franklin possessed in the medical realm. Several ways in which we can emulate some of his traits to become better physiatrists are proposed.

Rehabilitation outcomes of 5 patients with severe West Nile virus infection: a case series.

Objective: To report inpatient rehabilitation outcome in severe cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection.

Design: Retrospective case series.

Setting: Freestanding rehabilitation hospital.