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Practice Makes (Almost) Perfect: Reducing Catheter-related Bacteremia Using Simulation-based Training
In order to reduce the rate of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in intensive care units, Northwestern Memorial Hospital implemented patient-care bundles in all ICUs in August 2005. -
Neurology Alert - Full October 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Pharmacology Watch
WHO recommendations for antiviral use for H1N1 flu; antibiotic use trends for acute respiratory tract infection; denosumab clears FDA Expert Panel; FDA Actions. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full September 28, 2009 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full September 29, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Maximizing Survival from Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Applying Guidelines to Clinical Practice: Part I
This is the first of a two-part series on severe traumatic brain injury, focusing on the evidence for optimal care. -
Clinical Briefs by Louis Kuritzky, MD
Most colorectal cancers overexpress cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX-2). Primary prevention with aspirin (ASA) is associated with reduced risk for colon cancer and colonic adenoma. -
Saxagliptin Tablets (Onglyza™)
The second competitive, reversible dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor has been approved by the FDA for the treatment type 2 diabetes mellitus. -
Can the Internet Control Your Patients' Asthma?
Internet-based self-management resulted in improvements in asthma control and lung function with resultant increases in the number of symptom-free days. However, this did not significantly reduce exacerbation rates. -
Internal Medicine Alert - Full September 29, 2009 Issue in PDF