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Full April 2008 Issue in PDF
Intensive Insulin Therapy and Colloid Resuscitation in Severe Sepsis
This multicenter randomized trialnicknamed the VISEP studyused a two-by-two factorial design to test two independent treatments in severe sepsis patients.Pharmacology Watch: Erythropoietin and Cancer Death Rates
In this issue: Does erythropoietin worsen cancer death rates? Most hypothyroid patients can be replaced with levothyroxine alone without additional T3. Does aggressive control in type 2 diabetes save lives?Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
The Adult Patient with Congenital Heart Disease
There has been recent emphasis in cardiology literature highlighting the importance of recognizing a new sub-specialty within the field, aimed at treating adult patients who have survived after having congenital heart disease repair.Full March 17, 2008 Issue in PDF
Supplement: Emergency Medicine Specialty Reports: Medication Error Prevention
Americans use many medications for countless medical conditions, spending about $100 billion annually. Unfortunately, partly because we use so many medications, medication error has become an important medical topic in the 21st century.The Mystery of Warts: Duct Tape, Moleskin or What?
Duct tape is no more effective than moleskin for the treatment of common warts. Occlusion therapy with both for 7 days will give resolution in just over 20% of patients.CT Scans and Radiation Exposure
Increasing use of CT scans has led to an increase of radiation exposure to its recipients, potentially causing up to 2% of new cancers, especially in children.Niacin/simvastatin Extended-Release Tablets (Simcor®)
The FDA has approved extended release niacin plus simvastatin as a combination product.