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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections
This report begins with discussion of the most superficial lesions and progresses through the skin and soft tissue to the deeper and systemic disease processes. -
Full June 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Pharmacology Watch
The absorption of thyroxine is strongly influenced by stomach acidity, according to new study. -
Intensive Insulin Therapy in the Medical ICU
The use of an insulin infusion protocol to keep blood glucose between 80 and 110 mg/dL in adult medical ICU patients had no overall effect on mortality but appeared to decrease selected complications. -
Under Pressure to Heal an Ulcer?
of Stage II-IV pressure ulcers is associated with use of moist dressings and adequate nutrition. -
Full April 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Intensivist-to-Bed Ratio Impacts Length-of-Stay in the Medical ICU
Differences in intensivist-to-bed ratio ranging from 1:7.5 to 1:15 were associated with an increased ICU length-of-stay. -
A Normal Temperature May Not Be What We Were Taught
Oral temperatures for 100 nursing home residents were measured on 3 consecutive days using a single digital electronic thermometer, and once during mid-day office visits for 50 community dwellers.