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Full July 1, 2008 Issue in PDF
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Incidence and In-hospital Mortality
Guillain-Barré syndrome remains a common and serious cause of acute neuropathy in the elderly. -
Epidural Blood Patch: A Headache Cure that Hits the Spot!
Epidural blood patch is an effective treatment for post dural puncture headache. -
Is CRP a Useful Predictor of Illness Severity in CAP?
In this examination of blood C-reactive protein levels and clinical data in 570 patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia, initial CRP levels < 100 mg/L were associated with fewer complications, less use of mechanical ventilation and/or inotropes, and lower 30-day mortality. Whether these findings provide useful information beyond what is apparent on routine clinical assessment remains to be seen. -
MRSA Screening - Making Sense of Surveillance
Three recent reports yield different conclusions on the effectiveness of MRSA surveillance on the incidence of healthcare associated MRSA infection. -
Full June 9, 2008 Issue in PDF
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
This paper reviews hemorrhagic stroke with emphasis on non-traumatic primary intracerebral hemorrhage. -
Full June 23, 2008 Issue in PDF
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The Traveler in the ED: Initial Evaluation
Emergency physicians are very comfortable and well trained to evaluate patients of all ages with fever or other signs of infection. However, this familiar comfort quickly evaporates when evaluating the same symptoms in a patient with history of international travel. -
Full July 1, 2008 Issue in PDF