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A program designed to find a "medical home" for complex pediatric patients can reduce the number of ED visits by 55%, according to a study published in the March 11, 2010, online edition of the Journal of Pediatrics.
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It is not current practice in most EDs, and it is not without controversy. In fact, one ethicist has called the practice "ghoulish." However, a government-funded pilot program at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Presbyterian Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital, both in Pittsburgh, is seeking to make organ donation from the ED a reality, while at the same time addressing the ethical challenges that have been raised and the logistical challenges that can lower the odds for success.
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The prostate cancer prevention trial did not ignite advocacy among clinicians for chemoprevention of prostate cancer (PCA).
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The more fruits and vegetables you eat, the lower your overall cancer risk.
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The ECG shown above was obtained from a 54-year-old man with atypical chest pain. Is there cause for concern?
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A rifamycin antibacterial agent has been approved for treating patients with hepatic encephalopathy (HE).
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Lenient rate control was not inferior to strict rate control in patients with AF in terms of major clinical events.
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Superficial venous thrombosis is not a benign condition and deserves close attention.
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