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While 16% of patients with candidemia had possible or probable ocular involvement, only 6 of 370 (1.6%) developed endophthalmitis.
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Adding gabapentin to valacyclovir early in the treatment of acute herpes zoster may reduce the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia.
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Failed extubation is more likely to occur in elderly patients with underlying chronic cardiac or pulmonary disease, and patients in whom it occurs have substantially worse clinical outcomes than those who do not require reintubation.
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The author informs us that the winner of the 2010 Tour de France was Alberto Contador, riding a Specialized SL3 racing bike. The U.S. rider Chris Horner finished 12 minutes behind riding a Trek, Madone. The best rookie finisher, Daniel Loyd, rode a Cervelo S3, and finished more than 4 hours behind the leaders.
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In an otherwise normal preterm pregnancy, is oligohydramnios a reason to deliver? This question has popped up repeatedly, and an article in the September issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology addressed this conundrum.
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As U.S. waistlines continue to grow, so does the concern regarding obesity's effects on health and health care.
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In this issue: New recommendations for HPV vaccine; guidelines for treatment of essential tremor; updates on smoking cessation drugs; and FDA actions.
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The objective of this study was to estimate the use of vte prophylaxis in women undergoing major gynecologic surgery and to estimate the patient, physician, and hospital characteristics associated with their use.
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Lifetime Risk of Developing COPD: A Longitudinal Population Study; The Burden of Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy; Predictive Value of Postprandial Glucose for CV Events in Type 2 Diabetes; Vitamin E and Prostate Cancer; Is There a Relationship Between Insulin Glargine and Cancer?; Saw Palmetto and BPH: Not