Cardiology
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Full June 11, 2007 Issue in Pdf
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Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria: Implications for the Emergency Physician
The authors of this issue discuss three types of drug-resistant bacteria that can colonize or infect emergency department patients. Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and, to a lesser extent, vancomycin-resistant enterococci are known to most emergency physicians. -
Pharmacology Watch
Sweeping new changes have been made to the guidelines for prevention of endocarditis in patients undergoing dental procedures. -
Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation
Appropriate and seemingly inappropriate use of anticoagulation is occurring among patients with atrial fibrillation. -
Fish Oil Plus Statins
EPA treatment added to statins reduces nonfatal CHD events in hypercholesterolaemic Japanese patients. -
Full June 1, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Brugada Syndrome in Children
In children affected by Brugada syndrome there is no male predominance, a very strong linkage to febrile episodes and a high incidence of SCN5A mutations. -
Obesity in Ethnic Minorities
Revisions of BMI cut-points to define obesity in ethnic minorities may be warranted. -
CAD in Women
Women harbor less atherosclerotic plaque within their coronary arteries, despite the greater prevalence of atherogenic risk factors.