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Internal Medicine Alert - Full February 28, 2010 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs by Louis Kuritzky, MD
The syllogism seemed so simple: 1) The CV risk reduction of aspirin (ASA) in primary prevention is linearly related to baseline risk; 2) DM is a high-risk population for CV events; and therefore, 3) ASA should be really good for primary prevention in diabetics. Well, it's not quite so simple. -
Updates on Adult Immunizations
The U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has published its annual updated recommendations for routine immunizations of adults. -
Importance of QRS Duration in Patients with Suspected Coronary Artery Disease
Resting QRS duration is an independent predictor of cardiac death and/or myocardial infarction in patients with suspected CAD. -
Supersize My Bugs
This engaging epidemiologic survey assessed microbial contamination of soda-fountain drinks, dispensed from nine different fountain machines, relative to current U.S. drinking water standards. -
Neurology Alert - Full March 2010 Issue in PDF
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Pharmacology Watch
Two oral medications for relapsing-remitting MS in phase III development; antihypertensives find new uses; Ginkgo biloba does not prevent cognitive decline in elderly; and FDA Actions. -
Colistin and Acute Respiratory Failure
Passive leg raising (PLR), a rapidly reversible maneuver that simulates rapid volume expansion by putting several hundred milliliters of fluid back into the circulation, has been shown to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full March 1, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full March 1, 2010 Issue in PDF