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Predicting Efficacy of IVIG in CIDP
In a retrospective chart review of 281 treatment-naïve patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, lack of response to intravenous immunoglobulin was predicted by 1) presence of painful neuropathy and 2) strength differences between arm and leg muscles.
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Progesterone in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: Administration of progesterone after acute traumatic brain injury does not improve neurological outcome nor reduce mortality.
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The Clinical Spectrum of Encephalitis
Encephalitis is a serious neurologic condition caused by acute inflammation of the brain. Patients typically present acutely with any combination of confusion, fever, seizures, headache, focal neurologic deficits, and abnormal involuntary movements. Diagnosis is typically made by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis and serologic studies on CSF and blood.
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Can Answering a Phone Call Give You Cancer?
In the past decade, cellular phone usage has grown exponentially worldwide, and this use is prevalent in all age groups, including children.
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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Platelet Transfusion
The American Association of Blood Banks has six recommendations of varying strengths based on the availability of quality evidence.
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Quality Professionals in Demand Post-Health Reform
The demand is high for healthcare professionals in hospitals, health systems, and for third-party payers in towns and businesses big and small.
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CMS targets employee health in new infection control survey
The high-profile effort to reduce health care associated infections (HAIs) nationally is casting light on employee health programs as well, as the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently finalized an infection control assessment tool that blends patient and worker safety.
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Sickle Cell Emergencies and How to Handle Them: Standards of Care
Risk factors for developing acute chest syndrome include respiratory infections, treatment with opiates, and splinting due to chest or abdominal pain.
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They’re Back! Once Out of Favor, Clinical Pathways are Surging
Clinical pathways are being reinvented as changes in reimbursement require hospitals to get a handle on resource consumption and healthcare costs.
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Calcium & Vitamin D Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women
As a significant number of postmenopausal women supplement calcium and vitamin D for bone health, the possibility of over-supplementation is a concern.