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Mental Stress-Induced Myocardial Ischemia in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
In a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies examining the association between mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia (MSIMI) and adverse outcome events in patients with stable CAD, all existing investigations point to an approximate doubling of cardiovascular risk in patients with MSIMI.Clinical Briefs by Louis Kuritzky, MD
Pharmacology Update - Suvorexant Tablets (Belsomra ®)
The first in a new class of orexin receptor antagonists has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of insomnia. Orexins are hypothalamic neuropeptides that appear to have a role in maintaining wakefulness.Is the Routine Pelvic Exam Obsolete?
The American College of Physicians recommends against performing screening pelvic examination in asymptomatic, nonpregnant, adult women.ECG Review
New Recommendations for HIV Testing
Detecting HIV early creates opportunity for treatment and reduces transmission risk.Critical Care Alert - Full October 2014 Issue in PDF
Clinical Cardiology Alert - Full October 2014 Issue in PDF
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full September 21, 2014 Issue in PDF
Evaluation and Management of Sudden Vision Loss: Part II
This issue is the second part of our discussion of sudden vision loss, stressing conditions that present to the emergency department. You will note the utility of ocular ultrasound in diagnosing many of these conditions. This review was helpful to me as a practicing emergency physician. -- J. Stephan Stapczynski, MD, FACEP, Editor