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Following a chart review that indicated few (24%) medical ICU (MICU) patients received consultation for physical therapy (PT) or occupational therapy (OT) a percentage almost 50% lower than at two other academic medical centers in the same city as well as a higher prevalence of deep sedation, the authors elected to initiate a QI project designed to reduce the use of deep sedation and improve patients' functional ability.
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In this issue: Tiotropium for uncontrolled asthma, sibutramine pulled from market, incidence and mortality data from WHI, FDA Actions.
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Peripheral nerve involvement is common in systemic amyloidosis and may be the initial clinical manifestation.
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Although subthalamic nucleus stimulation can improve motor functions in Parkinson's disease, this study showed that it degrades somatosensory temporal discrimination possibly by modifying central somatosensory processing.
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Fabry disease, while rare across the general population, is not rare as a cause of small fiber neuropathy.
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Children with H1N1 influenza are more likely to have neurologic complications compared to those with non-N1H1 seasonal influenza
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Several recent studies examine the contributions of imaging, biomarkers, and neuropsychological testing to a refined understanding of the syndromes collectively known as primary progressive aphasia.
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FDA Advisory Committee recommends approval of dabigatran, safety of proton pump inhibitors, effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin, FDA Actions.
