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Disease Presentations of the Uvula
Most infections of the uvula are viral. Bacterial infections are the most common cause of isolated uvulitis. Group A Streptococcus is the most common organism causing bacterial uvulitis. In cases of isolated uvular edema, think of the possibility of hereditary angioedema. Because thermal or chemical burns of the uvula are often associated with illegal activity, patients may not be forthcoming with this history. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full July 13, 2014 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs
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ECG Review: Is the Q Wave and T Inversion Normal?
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Who Should be Referred for Advanced Heart Failure Care?
The authors concluded that more than one of five simple risk factors for death would be an indication to explore advanced therapies in systolic HF patients < 80 years of age. -
Primary Nonadherence to Prescription Drugs Widespread
In a study of primary care patients, primary nonadherence was found to be common and may be improved by eliminating cost barriers as well as more frequent physician visits. -
Early Intensive Therapy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Reduces Glycemic Variability: What Are the Clinical Implications?
Sixty-one patients with type 2 diabetes discontinued their prescribed antihyperglycemic agents and underwent 4 weeks of intensive insulin therapy. A total of 56% of patients demonstrated a reduction in glycemic variability and improvement in beta-cell function. -
Pharmacology Update: Timothy Grass Pollen Allergen Extract Sublingual Tablets (Grastek®)
The FDA has approved a second pollen extract as immunotherapy to treat grass pollen-induced allergic rhinitis -
Internal Medicine Alert - Full June 15, 2014 Issue in PDF
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ECG Review: A Young Adult with 'Skips' and AV block?
The simultaneously recorded 2-lead rhythm strip in the Figure was obtained from a young adult feeling skips. What is the rhythm? Is there intermittent AV block?