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Full November 15, 2007 Issue in PDF
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ECG Review
The 12-lead ECG and lead II rhythm strip seen in the Figure was obtained from an unfortunate middle-aged dialysis patient with a dilated cardiomyopathy. He had missed his last dialysis treatment. -
Raltegravir Tablets (Isentress™)
The FDA has approved the second of two new antiretroviral agents from new drug classes. Raltegravir is the first integrase strand transfer inhibitor and follows closely on the approval of maraviroc, a CCR5 co-receptor antagonist. -
Statin Withdrawal May Lead to Adverse Outcomes in Acute Stroke
Withdrawal of statin therapy in acute ischemic stroke may lead to increases in death and disability. -
Full November 2007 Issue in PDF
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Predicting Poor Outcome from Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage results in 250,000 hospitalizations and between 15,000 and 30,000 deaths per year in the United States. -
Delayed Transfer to the ICU Increases Length of Stay and Mortality
This study examined outcomes in 50,322 patients admitted to the emergency department and later transferred to the ICU during the period from 2000-2003. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Pharmacology Watch: Are Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) Safe?
Zometa and hip fractures; Merck HIV Vaccine Ineffective in Clinical Trial; Thimerosal and Mercury Exposure; FDA Actions -
Special Feature: Pressures, Volumes, Outcomes, and Physiology in Mechanical Ventilation
There is little debate that tidal volume (VT) should be lowered in patients with acute lung injury (ALI) or the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).