Cardiology
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Full November 12, 2007 Article in PDF
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Trauma Reports for November/December, 2007
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Seizures and Status Epilepticus in Adults: Part II
This issue is the second part of our discussion on status epilepticus in adults. -
Full October 29, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Seizures and Status Epilepticus in Adults: Part I
Remember the first time you saw a patient seizing? Was it in school, at home, or during your initial training in medicine? Scary, yes? Didn't you think something needs to be done right away? -
Full November 1, 2007 Article in PDF
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BNP Levels: Useful in Separating ARDS from CPE?
When used in conjunction with clinical and radiographic data, brain natriuretic peptide levels may provide a non-invasive alternative for distinguishing between ARDS and cardiogenic pulmonary edema in patients with severe hypoxemic respiratory failure. -
Combination Chemotherapy for Unknown Primary
Carcinoma of unknown primary remains a management problem without an established approach demonstrated to prolong survival. In a phase II study, the combination of carboplatin, gemcitabine, and capecitabine was shown to be fairly well tolerated and, for certain subsets, effective in producing transient tumor regression. -
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. -
Atazanavir-Associated Kidney Stones
The US FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS) was searched for reports of nephrolithiasis in HIV patients receiving atazanavir (ATV)-containing antiretroviral (ARV) regimens; 30 cases were identified.