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Journal Review: At least 23 may have acquired SARS in flight
Olsen SJ, Chang HL, Vheung T, et al. Transmission of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) on aircraft. N Engl J Med 2003: 349:2,416-2,422. -
Full April 2004 Issue in PDF
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Patient Safety Alert supplement
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Special Feature: Critical Care Management of the Jehovah’s Witness Patient
Few clinical situations place intensive care practitioners in a more uncomfortable position than does treating patients of the Jehovahs Witness faith. The faith-based refusal of autogenous or allogenic blood transfusions conflicts with the typical life-saving intent implicit in the critical care environment. However, it is our obligation to have a basic level of understanding of the set of beliefs that leads to the choice to refuse this specific set of life-saving therapies, while accepting other aspects of modern medical care. -
Pharmacology Watch: Estrogen Found to Not Affect Heart Disease, Breast Cancer
Antibiotics Associated With Cancer Risk; Topiramate Effective Against Migraine; Statin Therapy For Heart Failure; FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Needlestick workbook available from CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has been criticized for not being more directive and aggressive on preventing needle stick injuries, has posted an impressive, interactive workbook on the issue. -
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Art of the matter: Tattoos, body piercing, and HCV
Personal statements and adornments made though tattoos and body piercing may have an insidious underside: Evidence continues to mount that they increase the risk of hepatitis C virus. -
Full March 2004 Issue in PDF