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Increase in sudden cardiac death
Antipsychotics, both typical and atypical, are associated with a dose-related increase in sudden cardiac death according to a new study. -
Something for your pain?
The FDA has issued a warning regarding topical anesthetics and the risk of life-threatening side effects. -
Full March 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Pain, fatigue, mood, sleep and fibromyalgia
Tricyclics work better than other antidepressants for the treatment of fibromyalgia according to new study from Germany. -
Step up vs step down
Which is more effective for treating dyspepsia: Starting with aggressive therapy and tapering down, or starting with antacids and progressing to more aggressive therapy depending on symptoms? -
Trauma Reports - March/April, 2009
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New Advances in Internal Medicine in PDF
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New Advances in Internal Medicine in PDF
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Rapid Response Team Did Not Reduce Hospital-wide Codes or Mortality
With the largest cohort and longest follow-up yet reported, this prospective single-center study found that implementing a rapid response team reduced codes outside the ICU but had no effect on either hospital-wide code rates or overall patient mortality.