Reflux Esophagitis: Does the Choice of PPI Matter?
This analysis compared the long-term outcomes of commonly used proton-pump inhibitors used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Is one significantly more effective than the others?......[Read More]
QStroke Score for Predicting Risk of Ischaemic Stroke
The authors propose a new risk algorithm, QStroke, for estimating risk of stroke or transient ischemic attack in patients without prior stroke.......[Read More]
Susceptibility of Human Plasmodium knowlesi to Anti-malarials
How effective are conventional anti-malarials against P. knowlesi malaria?......[Read More]
Helmet Legislation and Cycling Related Head Injuries
This study investigated whether the implementation of legislation requiring bicycle helmets reduced rates of hospital admissions for cycling-related head injuries.......[Read More]
Thyroid Metastasis Revealed an Unknown Lung Adenocarcinoma
In this unusual case, a nodular goiter proved to be a metastasis revealing a previously unsuspected lung adenocarcinoma.......[Read More]
Aortic Valve Disease
This educational review covers the pathophysiology, presentation and assessment of aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation. What are the latest treatment options?......[Read More]
Marfan Sartan: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
What's the benefit of adding Losartan to baseline therapy in patients with Marfan syndrome?......[Read More]
Designing and Evaluating Patient Safety Improvement Programs
What are the most effective ways to evaluate patient safety in a healthcare setting? This new study focuses specifically on a logic model to determine safety in intensive care units.......[Read More]
White Rice Consumption and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Does a diet high in white rice contribute to development of type 2 diabetes? This meta-analysis looks at the evidence.......[Read More]
Marathon Run: Cardiovascular Adaptation and CV Risk
Do the proarrhythmic effects of marathon running outweigh the benefits?......[Read More]
ER Immunohistochemistry of Breast Core Biopsies
Recent studies have questioned the guidelines of the 8-hour minimum fixation time required for estrogen receptor immunohistochemistry assays in breast cancer. Is 8-hours really necessary?......[Read More]
The Men's Health Forum: Addressing Health Disparities
How are men's health issues treated and prioritized in our healthcare system? Is there room for improvement, especially in underserved populations?......[Read More]
Comparison of Pathology of CTO With and Without CABG
Learn about pathological differences in calcification, negative remodelling, and presence of necrotic core along with proximal and distal tapering.......[Read More]
Medical Students' Stress Ratings, Support Services Awareness
What are the most common sources of medical student stress -- and why do many not seek treatment for their mental and emotional distress?......[Read More]
Nurse Practitioners vs MD Providers in Diabetes Care
How does quideline driven care from a nurse practitioner in a free diabetic clinic match up with non-guideline driven care given by medical doctors?......[Read More]
Suicide Risk Assessment: Myth and Reality
While many clinicians believe that suicidal ideation is a useful indicator of the likelihood of future suicide, this editorial challenges this notion as well as other myths of suicide risk assessment.......[Read More]
Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
How is robotic-assisted prostatectomy doing these days?......[Read More]
Development and Initial Validation of Tool to Predict HF
Learn to discriminate between people with suspected heart failure who should be referred straight for echocardiography and those who need a natriuretic peptide test.......[Read More]
Improving Adult Immunizations in the Primary Care Setting
Are Americans getting the vaccinations that they need, and what steps can clinicians take to ensure that patients have access to immunizations in the primary care setting?......[Read More]
An Asthma Action Plan Decision Support Tool in an EHR
An asthma action plan decision support tool within the EHR provides evidence-based guidelines for providers at the point of care, while creating individualized instructional handouts for patients.......[Read More]