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Pharmacology Update
A new serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). -
A Stitch in Time
In a large, international observational study, patients who had repair of flail mitral valve leaflets within 3 months of diagnosis had better long-term survival and a lower risk of heart failure than those managed with watchful waiting. -
Acute Severe Asthma
Asthma affects about 10% of children, and many of them experience exacerbations requiring treatment in the emergency department (ED). A minority of these acute episodes are severe and potentially fatal. Recognition of these patients is important so that aggressive therapy can be rapidly initiated. -
Internal Medicine Alert - Full November 29, 2013 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs
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Pharmacology Watch: Do Statins Prevent Parkinson’s Disease?
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
Evidence-based updates in primary care medicine By Louis Kuritzky, MD -
Diminishing Returns with Long-term Steroids in COPD Exacerbations
Five days of steroid treatment was as effective as 14 days of treatment in preventing repeat exacerbations of COPD in patients presenting to the emergency department with COPD exacerbations. -
Hospital Medicine Alert - Full September 2013 Issue in PDF
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Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin After Transient Ischemic Attack
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and minor strokes are often the harbingers of a large, debilitating stroke.