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Traumatic Brain Injury
Head trauma is a common presenting problem among emergency department (ED) patients. It has been estimated that 1-2 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injury (TBI) annually. -
FDA actions
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New recommendation for Tdap vaccine
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Do statins increase the risk of diabetes?
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Antibiotics not needed for rhinosinusitis
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Oral medications for diabetes
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Fluoroquinolones for cystitis
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Rhabdomyolysis: Review and Update
Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome with far-reaching systemic sequelae. The release of intracellular components into the vascular space following striated muscle injury produces tissue necrosis, end-organ damage, and metabolic derangements. -
Are There Effective, Evidence-Based Strategies That Can be Implemented in Practice to Prevent Unplanned Extubations?
The purpose of this article was to provide a systematic review and critical appraisal of the literature on the incidence and risk factors for unplanned endotracheal extubations, factors associated with reintubations, and outcomes of unplanned extubations. Several evidence-based recommendations were presented to prevent unplanned extubations. -
Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Medical vs Surgical Patients in the Same ICU
In the ICU at the University of Connecticut Health Center, adult patients with both medical and surgical problems are primarily managed by the same team of intensivists.