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Nonmotor Symptoms in PD after Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus
It is well accepted that subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation is effective in improving motor function in Parkinson's disease. However, the effect of DBS (deep brain stimulation) on non-motor symptoms still needs to be further studied. -
Low Back Pain: Are We Offering Too Much?
Patients with acute low back pain receiving acetaminophen and standard advice do not benefit from the addition of NSAIDs or spinal manipulative therapy. -
Can Patients Accurately Report Seizure Frequency?
Patients with epilepsy are unaware of most of their seizures. Video-EEG is the most reliable method to accurately determine seizure frequency. -
Barriers to Implementing the Leapfrog Recommendations
In this survey of US hospitals, more than half did not have an identifiable ICU director. Loss of autonomy and income for admitting primary physicians were perceived as important barriers to implementation of the Leapfrog Group's ICU physician staffing guidelines. -
Multi-Faceted Approach to Hypervirulent C. difficile Control
Early identification, coupled with appropriate control measures, reduces the rate of C. difficile infection and the frequency of adverse events. -
Full January 1, 2008 Issue in PDF
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Full January 2008 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Pharmacology Watch: FDA Warnings Dominate Pharmaceutical News
In this issue: FDA warnings for existing drugs dominate pharmaceutical news this month. -
Should We Be Using Oral Decontamination with Ventilated Patients?
Previous work demonstrates that selective gut decontamination decreases the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), but the practice has been limited by concerns about promoting antibiotic resistance.