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Abstract & Commentary: Impact of Prebiopsy Antibiotics on Pathogen Recovery in Vertebral Osteomyelitis
Of 150 patients with hematogenous vertebral osteomyelitis, 92 (61%) underwent biopsy 60 (65%) needle and 32 (35%) open. Imaging studies revealed discitis in 75%, vertebral osteomyelitis in 70%, and epidural abscess in 44% of patients. -
Special Feature: Superbugs Keep Coming, but New Antibiotics Do Not
The headlines once again warn of a new superbug threatening mankind. -
Neurology Alert - Full May 2011 Issue in PDF
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Pharmacology Watch
Anticholinergic drugs for COPD; pioglitazone for diabetes prevention; insulin degludec in Phase 3 trials; and FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Stroke Alert: A Review of Current Clinical Stroke Literature
Rotational vertebral artery syndrome (RVAS) is a rare syndrome usually caused by compression of the dominant vertebral artery in the neck with extreme head rotation to the contralateral side. -
Decompressive Craniectomy for Severe Diffuse TBI
Decompressive craniectomy for severe diffuse traumatic brain injury and refractory intracranial hypertension (ICP) reduces ICP but increases unfavorable outcomes. -
Flu Shots and Myasthenia Gravis
Seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccines are safe for patients with myasthenia gravis and should be administered. -
Early Prediction of Long-Term Outcome After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
A composite score that combines age, motor power, and light touch perception can predict recovery of walking with great accuracy in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. -
Genetic Susceptibility to Fatal Rash from Carbamazepine? The Case for HLA Screening
Carbamazepine has been linked with severe forms of hypersensitivity reactions. As such, genome wide approaches to identify patients-at-risk have become increasingly important.