Internal Medicine Alert – January 30, 2012
January 30, 2012
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Early Referral of the Chronic Kidney Disease Patient is Good Practice
A meta-analysis demonstrates that earlier nephrologist referral leads to reduced mortality and hospitalization as well as better preparation and dialysis access placement. -
Physician Protect Thyself (and Your Patients and Coworkers)!
The advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) of the CDC has updated their recommendations for immunization of health care providers (HCP) against communicable infectious diseases. -
Daytime Sleepiness as a Stroke and Cardiac Risk Factor
Excessive daytime sleepiness appears to be an important risk factor for stroke. It is unknown whether this is related to obstructive sleep apnea or other mechanisms. -
Clobazam Tablets (ONFI™) CIV
A new benzodiazepine anticonvulsant was recently approved for the treatment of a difficult-to-treat childhood epilepsy (Lennox-Gastaut syndrome [LGS]). Clobazam is manufactured by Catalent Pharma Solutions and marketed as ONFI. -
Clinical Briefs By Louis Kuritzky, MD
Between statin head-to-head trials are uncommon.