Malaria Diagnostic Capacity in Health Facilities in Ethiopia
Most Ethiopian health facilities do not have the necessary reagents and supplies to adequately diagnose malaria through malaria microscopy.......[Read More]
Guidelines for the Recognition and Diagnosis of Dementia
Primary care physicians increasingly play a key role in the diagnosis and management of dementia. This article provides clearly defined steps for screening and diagnosing dementia and AD.......[Read More]
Topical Capsaicin for Pain Management
A new higher concentration capsaicin patch shows promise in pain management.......[Read More]
Pulse Pressure in Heart Failure Patients With Reduced EF
Is lower pulse pressure predictive of mortality in patients with heart failure?......[Read More]
NP Pioneers--Celebrating 50 Years of Role Development
Read reflections of nurse practitioner pioneers who were intimately involved with developing the NP role.......[Read More]
ACS: A Possibly Lethal Complication of Hip Arthroscopy
Abdominal compartment syndrome is a rare but serious complication of arthroscopic hip surgery. What steps are necessary to manage it promptly?......[Read More]
Financial Incentives in Smoking Cessation Treatment
Could offering small financial incentives encourage economically disadvantaged smokers to quit?......[Read More]
Urinary HPV Testing for Presence of Cervical HPV
Can a simple urine test reliably detect HPV infection when pelvic examination is not practical?......[Read More]
Hematuria Following Bladder Decompression
What was the origin of the significant hematuria following bladder decompression in this 82-year-old man?......[Read More]
Stimulant Use and AIDS Progression After HAART
Are HIV+ stimulant users at an elevated risk for more rapid HIV disease progression even after the initiation of HAART?......[Read More]
RAS Testing of Colorectal Carcinoma
This paper outlines recent recommendations on KRAS and NRAS testing of colorectal cancer specimens in the United Kingdom.......[Read More]
Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Levels of Depressive Symptoms
This study of women aged 25-34 suggests that hormonal contraceptives may offer protection against depression and suicide.......[Read More]
Expanding Primary Care Availability With Nurse Practitioners
Read this new article to learn more about how nurse practitioners are helping to fill an important role in patient care, especially in parts of the United States where a shortage of primary care doctors may exist.......[Read More]
Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
Anemia is common in patients with disseminated carcinoma and is usually due to bleeding, infection, or marrow suppression from chemotherapy or metastatic infiltration.......[Read More]
Impact of Late Diagnosis on Life Expectancy in HIV-1
HIV infection has become a chronic disease with an improved prognosis--provided treatment is started sufficiently early. But what if it's not?......[Read More]
Eosinophilic Pleural Effusion in Sarcoidosis
A 32-year-old white male presented to our institution with a 3-month history of diffuse thoracic pain complicated with dyspnea on exertion during the last week.......[Read More]
Approaching Chronic Sinusitis
Understanding the various forms of chronic sinusitis and ruling out comorbidities are key to successful management of this common disorder.......[Read More]
Congruence of Patient/Physician Weight-related Discussions
Are physicians missing opportunities to counsel patients on weight loss? This study compared audio-recorded visits of weight-related discussions with patient and physician reports.......[Read More]
Necrotizing Fasciitis -- A Diagnostic Dilemma
These two case studies demonstrate how necrotizing fasciitis can be fatal when not recognized early and treated promptly. What clues might lead to its diagnosis?......[Read More]
Physical Activity and Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Does physical activity offer protection against Crohn's disease and/or ulcerative colitis?......[Read More]