The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) strongly challenged the rationale for periodic respirator fit-testing in draft public health guidelines for preventing tuberculosis transmission in health care facilities.
Today, osteopathic physicians (DOs) are recognized for the unlimited practice of medicine in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Allopathic and osteopathic physicians train and practice together in offices, hospitals, and the Armed Forces. Despite this, many physicians, as well as much of the public, are not aware of the distinctions between osteopathic and allopathic medicine. While differing in philosophy, the most noticeable difference between DOs and allopathic physicians (MDs) is the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment.
Stopping aspirin may be hazardous to your health, according to recent research.
Appropriate use of anticoagulants offers both opportunity and challenge for the primary care clinician. This discussion is directed toward simplifying the pathophysiology and effective use of anticoagulation in the primary care setting.
The most commonly prescribed statins have a low incidence of rhabdomyolysis, according to the results a new study of more than 250,000 patients.
