Critical Care
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Full June 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Factors for Treatment Outcome in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
The number of previous acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECBs) and the baseline FEV1 level are potent prognostic factors of the short- and long-term outcomes of AECB. -
Should Thrombolytic Therapy Be Used in Patients Older Than Age 80?
The results of this study underline the uncertainty regarding the risk/benefit ratio of rtPA treatment in acute stroke in patients older than 80 years of age. -
Mitochondrial Toxicity Associated with Linezolid
Six patients developed lactic acidosis during prolonged linezolid therapy, possibly as the result of mitochondrial protein synthesis. -
The Dermatologic Nikolsky Sign: How Good is it?
The Nikolsky Sign (also commonly spelled Nikolskiy) is performed by placing pressure upon skin adjacent to tissue involved with bullae. -
Is There Something About Air Travel Besides Immobilization that Increases Risk of DVT?
That deep venous thrombosis (DVT) can occur after air flight is not a new observation, having been first reported in the 1950s. -
Use of Corticosteroids in Persistent ARDS
Corticosteroids have been studied in various phases in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), which is characterized by an inflammatory injury to the lung resulting in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure. Four trials of steroids in early ARDS failed to show any improvement. -
Clinical Guidelines
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Full July 2006 Issue in PDF
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Pharmacology Watch: Capping Drug Benefits — Will it Help Control Healthcare Costs?
Summary Content The STAR Trial (Tamoxifen and Raloxifene); FDA Actions