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High salt intake is associated with increased risk of stroke and heart disease.
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The ECG above was obtained from a 24-year-old man with episodes of marked periodic weakness. He was otherwise healthy. What does the ECG suggest as a contributing cause of his symptoms? What disorder might the patient have?
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Previous studies have shown that addition of a helium-oxygen mixture (HeO2) to non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in patients with COPD exacerbation improves dyspnea, work of breathing, and carbon dioxide elimination, but have yet to establish whether this approach is associated with improvements in other important clinical outcomes.
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The incidence, severity, and costs of clostridium difficile infection (CDI) are increasing, creating a substantial burden for patients and institutions. Guidelines for prevention of CDI are complex and not consistently followed.
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Each year, about 795,000 strokes occur in the United States; 85% of these are acute ischemic strokes.
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Although delirium is a common complication of critical illness associated with considerable morbidity and mortality and haloperidol is widely used for treatment of the problem, there are no controlled studies examining whether this or other medications are effective therapeutic modalities in ICU patients.
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In this issue: 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.
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