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Three 8-oz glasses of fat-free milk per day provided significant relief to patients with functional constipation.
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The introduction of acellular pertussis vaccines represented an important advance in public health, but developing a vaccine is not synonymous with protecting a population.
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The FDA has approved the first oral medication for the treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
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The prophylactic use of aspirin (asa) provides risk reduction when used for secondary prophylaxis.
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The ECG above was obtained from a slender and previously healthy 27-year-old woman having atypical chest discomfort. Is there evidence of chamber enlargement?
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Carried out in four ICUs in the Netherlands, this study evaluated the effects of a serum lactate-guided resuscitation protocol during initial management of critically ill patients with elevated lactate levels, as compared to standard management not guided by serial lactate measurements.
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Intensive care unit (ICU) survivors experience various morbidities that can limit long-term recovery. One of the most common problems, neuromuscular weakness, has been
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Extubation is defined as removal of the endotracheal tube. The decision to extubate is usually based on three considerations: 1) need for invasive respiratory support; 2) patency of the upper airway; and 3) ability to clear secretions from the lower respiratory tract.
