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Increased Mortality of Ventilated Patients with Endotracheal Pseudomonas Aeruginosa without Clinical Signs of Infection. Ranked "Changes Clinical Practice" from F1000.
You can't always rely on standard criteria for treating patients with presumed VAP.
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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Cost-efficient Treatment Options for Uninsured or Underinsured Patients For Five Common Conditions
Cost-efficient treatment options for upper respiratory infection, migraine headache, eczema, trichomoniasis, and polycystic ovarian syndrome are presented.
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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Chronic Pancreatitis
This review is focused on important new observations in chronic pancreatitis made in the last year.
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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Tocilizumab: The First Interleukin-6-Receptor Inhibitor
Tocilizumab, a novel IL-6R inhibitor, may be beneficial for the treatment of RA in patients who do not respond to methotrexate or disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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Radioimmunological Detection of Anti-transglutaminase Autoantibodies in Human Saliva: A Useful Test To Monitor Coeliac Disease Follow-up
Serum radioimmunoassay (RIA) tissue transglutaminase autoantibodies (tTG-Abs) proved to be a sensitive test also during coeliac disease follow-up. The authors demonstrate that RIA tTG-Abs could be detected in human saliva.
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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The Impact of the Metabolic Syndrome on Cardiovascular Risk and Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis
The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors that are of metabolic origin, and include atherogenic dyslipidemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia. In RA patients, several other factors increase the risk of developing the syndrome.
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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The Older Brain on Drugs: Substances That May Cause Cognitive Impairment
Learn more about alcohol, recreational drugs, over-the-counter, and prescription medications. Can they cause a range of cognitive impairments from confusion to delirium, and mimic dementia?
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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Contact Sensitization of Older Patients in an Academic Department in Naples, Italy
These findings suggest an age-dependent decline of overall positive patch-test reactions but a higher sensitization rate to some allergens.
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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Nurses' Opinions on Appropriate Administration of PRN Range Opioid Analgesic Orders for Acute Pain
"As needed" range opioid orders have recently come under scrutiny. Learn the nursing perspective from this survey.
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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Diagnosis of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Through Serological and Virological Markers
It is important for physicians to monitor liver-disease progression in HBV carriers by using both serological and virological markers, so that effective treatment can be initiated early before the development of advanced liver disease.
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Used Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM),* by Selected Diseases and Conditions and Sex -- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007
What percentage of US adults reported using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) during the past 12 months in 2007? Which sex is more likely to use CAM? Is there a sex difference in CAM use?
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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Clinical Pharmacology 2008: Practical Information for Physicians, Nurses and Pharmacists
Sepsis, pain management, and the safe use of anticoagulants were key topics at this meeting.
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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Hot Topic: Epidemiology of Tuberculosis among Foreign-Born Residents of the United States
What groups are at highest risk for TB? Read this commentary on a study providing important population-based data.
Journal Article, October 10, 2008
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Why and How to Use the Photographic Atlases of the American Registry of Pathology
William A. Gardner, MD, Executive Director, American Registry of Pathology, Silver Spring, Maryland, describes the importance of visual images to medicine.
Editorial, October 10, 2008
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CME
A 65-Year-Old Man With Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertension Who Won't Exercise -- Would Tai Chi Help?
Is it the life force or the exercise?
Clinical Case, October 10, 2008
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CME/CE
Challenges in Epilepsy Management: New Evidence for Consideration in Generic Antiepileptic Drug Substitution
What are the perceived and demonstrated issues in generic antiepileptic drug substitution?
Slide/Lecture Presentation, October 10, 2008
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Evaluation of Patients With a Recent Clinical Fracture and Osteoporosis, a Multidisciplinary Approach
What is the prevalence of contributors to secondary osteoporosis in patients presenting with a recent clinical vertebral or non-vertebral fracture and with a low bone mineral density?
Journal Article, October 9, 2008
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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer and Risk for Subsequent Malignancy
Does a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer increase the risk for other cancers? This large prospective cohort study indicates that it may.
Journal Article, October 9, 2008
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Biliary Events and an Increased Risk of New Onset Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) a risk factor for cholecystectomy? Or, does biliary disease and cholecystectomy predispose patients to the development of IBS?
Journal Article, October 9, 2008
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Trends in Sexually Transmitted Infections (Other Than HIV) in Older People: Analysis of Data From an Enhanced Surveillance System
Learn why interventions aimed specifically at older people that address societal and healthcare attitudes, including myths and assumptions about sexual activity are necessary.
Journal Article, October 9, 2008
