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Risk of Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Use of Gastric Acid-Suppressive Drugs
Current use of gastric acid-suppressive therapy was associated with an increased risk of community-acquired pneumonia. -
Full October 4, 2004, Issue in PDF
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Common Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Encountered in Emergency Practice: Expeditious Evaluation and Definitive Management, Part II
Part II of this two-part series focuses on facial nerve palsies and oropharyngeal infections. The authors present a systematic approach to differential diagnosis and identification of etiologic agents responsible for such conditions as peritonsillar abscess, epiglottitis, and pharyngeal infections. Radiographic and bacteriologic findings are emphasized, and appropriate antibiotic therapy is presented. The authors have provided treatment tables that direct emergency practitioners toward outcome-effective therapy. -
The Facial Trauma Patient in the Emergency Department: Review of Diagnosis and Management, Part III
Parts I and II of this series discussed general facial wound repair, forehead and scalp trauma, eye trauma, nasal trauma, and midface fractures. This third and final part of the series covers mandible, mouth, ear, and pediatric trauma. -
Correction
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Full September 6, 2004, Issue in PDF
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Trauma Reports Supplement
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Prevention of Cardiovascular Events After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Folic acid and B vitamins may yet be proven to have a positive role through decreasing HC levels, but enthusiasm for such an approach is no longer appropriate. -
Gender Differences in Ventricular Arrhythmia Recurrence
These data should force us to look at factors other than the traditional variables we have used to assess risks among patients with a history of ventricular arrhythmias. -
Echo Diagnosis of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
Mild, perivalvular regurgitation cannot be used as a diagnostic criteria for prosthetic valve endocarditis.