How the FDA Can Solve the Prescription Drug Shortage Problem
In the event of a drug shortage in the US, how could the FDA help solve the problem in such a crisis?......[Read More]
Analysis of Laboratory Critical Value Reporting
In this analysis of 37,503 consecutive critical values at Massachusetts General Hospital, factors leading to delays in reporting are identified and approaches to improvement are described.......[Read More]
Sociodemographic Characteristics of Communities Served by Retail Clinics
What are the sociodemographic characteristics of the communities in which retail clinics are located? The answer may not be what you'd expect.......[Read More]
White Paper on Pharmacy Technicians 2002
Health care and the profession of pharmacy have changed enormously since Dr. Tice articulated this vision more than 35 years ago.......[Read More]
The Year in Cardiology 2013: Heart Failure
Is there a new dawn of hope for acute heart failure therapy?......[Read More]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults
How do you diagnose? Which drugs should you prescribe?......[Read More]
Interlaboratory Reliability of Hybrid Capture 2
Is HC2 a reliable test for detecting clinically relevant oncogenic HPV DNA?......[Read More]
Gender and Survival in Patients With Heart Failure
Women may have improved survival in heart failure when compared to men, but not in all cases. . .......[Read More]
Incidental Granulomatous Inflammation of the Uterus
Granulomatous inflammation of the uterus is a relatively uncommon finding that previously has been attributed to a variety of conditions, including infection, sarcoidosis, foreign-body reactions, and surgical procedures.......[Read More]
MECP2 Mutation Type and Disease Severity in Rett Syndrome
Do specific MECP2 mutations lead to different degrees of disease severity in Rett syndrome?......[Read More]
Corticosteroid Injection Into the Osteoarthritic Knee
Although corticosteroid injection into the osteoarthritic knee is a common procedure, there's little consensus regarding agent, dose, and frequency. This review summarizes current best evidence.......[Read More]
Obesity Evaluation and Intervention During Family Medicine Well Visits
Slightly over half of obese patients received information on weight and diet advice, and only 45% were instructed to exercise. How are you doing with your obese patients?......[Read More]
Thyroid Nodules and Nodular Thyroid Goiters
Many controversies exist in the management of thyroid nodules, but in cases of doubt, consultation is advisable.......[Read More]
Implementation of VAP Clinical Guideline (Bundle)
VAP prolongs ventilator days and length of stay in both the ICU and in the hospital itself, and nurses hold the keys to improving outcomes.......[Read More]
Outlet Constipation 1 Year After Robotic Sacrocolpopexy
Does robotic sacrocolpopexy improve symptoms of outlet constipation in women with pelvic organ prolapse?......[Read More]
Discontinuation of ART Among Adults in HIV Care in the US
What is the prevalence and reason for ART discontinuation among HIV+ adults in the United States?......[Read More]
Predicting Survival in Heart Failure
How many independent predictors of mortality can you name for heart failure?......[Read More]
Abnormal Urine Color
Abnormal urine color can be distressing to patients and clinicians alike. But just what is "abnormal"? This review looks at a variety of possible color changes and their differential diagnosis.......[Read More]
Multivitamin Supplement Use and Risk of Breast Cancer
The association between multivitamin supplement use and breast cancer risk are evaluated.......[Read More]
Action Plans to Help Patients Adopt Healthy Behavior
Action plans may be a useful strategy to encourage behavior change.......[Read More]