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Decompressive Craniectomy for Severe Diffuse TBI
Decompressive craniectomy for severe diffuse traumatic brain injury and refractory intracranial hypertension (ICP) reduces ICP but increases unfavorable outcomes. -
Flu Shots and Myasthenia Gravis
Seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccines are safe for patients with myasthenia gravis and should be administered. -
Early Prediction of Long-Term Outcome After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
A composite score that combines age, motor power, and light touch perception can predict recovery of walking with great accuracy in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. -
Genetic Susceptibility to Fatal Rash from Carbamazepine? The Case for HLA Screening
Carbamazepine has been linked with severe forms of hypersensitivity reactions. As such, genome wide approaches to identify patients-at-risk have become increasingly important. -
First Successful Surgical Trial for Gene Therapy in Parkinson's Disease
A controlled surgical trial of glutamic acid decarboxylase gene therapy, targeting the subthalamic nucleus in advanced Parkinsons's disease, demonstrated statistically significant improvement in motor symptoms off medication in those receiving gene therapy compared with controls. -
Pharmacology Watch - Full May 2011 Issue in PDF
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FDA actions
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Insulin degludec in Phase 3 trials
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full April 25, 2011 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Norovirus — It's Here to Stay
Noroviruses are the major single cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks throughout the world and the leading cause of foodborne disease in the United States.