Aerosolized Amikacin
Can this drug delivery system improve the rates of morbidity associated with the multiple medical conditions of this complex patient population?......[Read More]
Smoking-Related Health Risks Among Persons With HIV
How does smoking further jeopardize the already fragile health of HIV infected patients?......[Read More]
Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome
Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome (AHS) is a rare but potentially life-threatening adverse drug reaction associated with the aromatic anticonvulsant drugs phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone, and carbamazapine.......[Read More]
Deprescribing: Polypharmacy in Nursing Home Residents
The rewards and challenges of eliminating superfluous medications are many. Find out why these cut-backs are worth the effort.......[Read More]
Flow Cytometry Diagnoses Hodgkin's in Lymph Nodes With High Sensitivity/Specificity
Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis has historically been made in tissue sections, since flow cytometry has been unsuccessful. How has this changed?......[Read More]
Alcoholic Beverages and Prostate Cancer in a Prospective US Cohort Study
Alcohol is an established risk factor for many cancers, yet the definitive correlation between alcohol and prostate cancer risk remains uncertain.......[Read More]
Early Childhood Caries and the Pediatric NP
Kids with poor dental care have a fighting chance when PNPs step up and show the way.......[Read More]
Obesity and All-Cause Mortality Among Blacks and Whites
Does the association between adult BMI and all-cause mortality differ by race? This study looked at a large, low-income population of blacks and whites among whom obesity is common.......[Read More]
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Learn more about new potential indications of CRT such as patients with NYHA Class I, normal QRS, and non-HF patients with pacing indications.......[Read More]
Decongestants During Pregnancy and the Risk of Birth Defects
Are over-the-counter decongestants safe to use during pregnancy? This study assessed the risks for both intranasal and oral formulations.......[Read More]
Third Ultrasound Dimension in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
How is the use of 3D ultrasound being incorporated into clinical practice?......[Read More]
The Affordable Care Act
What are some of the policy accomplishments of the new Affordable Care Act, and how will it help Americans, especially those who are uninsured?......[Read More]
Rituximab-Related APF in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
This patient with diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma developed pulmonary fibrosis after treatment with rituximab. Might an increase in TNF-alpha levels be implicated?......[Read More]
Junior Doctors' Views on Reporting Patient Safety Concerns
Junior doctors play an important role in identifying patient safety issues, so why are some reluctant to formally report their concerns?......[Read More]
Meetings With Teams
Productive team meetings are an essential part of successful teamwork.......[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]
Impact of Universal Definition of MI on Mortality
What has the universal definition of MI done to change the frequency of this diagnosis, and how has it altered outcomes?......[Read More]
20/20--Alcohol and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Is there an association between moderate alcohol use and age-related macular degeneration?......[Read More]
Autopsy Findings in Eight Patients With Fatal H1N1 Influenza
Autopsy findings in these patients with novel H1N1 influenza revealed some crucial differences from other influenza virus infections.......[Read More]
Efficacy and Safety of Evolocumab in Hyperlipidaemic Patients
Will the large unmet need for well tolerated LDL-C reducing agents be addressed with this new targeted therapy?......[Read More]