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Hospital Medicine Alert - Full July 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Syncope and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Syncope is commonly accepted to be a danger sign in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). In this paper, Spirito et al report data from a registry of 1,511 patients with HCM who have been followed longitudinally at four institutions. -
Chlorhexidine-Impregnated Sponges Reduce Catheter-related Infections
In a randomized, multicenter trial, chlorhexidine-impregnated sponges used in the dressing of intravascular catheters reduced catheter-related infections by 60%. Increasing the interval of catheter-related dressing changes from 3 to 7 days did not increase the rate of infection. -
Statins May Prevent Thromboembolism
Observational studies have suggested statins may not only reduce arterial cardiovascular events but also venous thromboembolism. -
Coronary CT Angiography to Rule Out ACS in the ED
Patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with acute chest pain are a significant portion of our health care budget. -
Intensive Insulin Therapy: A Bit More Sugar May Be Nicer
This large multicenter, randomized, controlled parallel-group trial found that intensive glucose management, compared to conventional (target glucose 81-108 mg/dL vs. ≤ 180 mg/dL), increases 90-day mortality in both medical and surgical ICU patients. -
Pharmacology Watch
Clopidogrel and proton pump inhibitors; adverse events with tamsulosin after cataract surgery; new guidelines for persistent pain in the elderly; and FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full July 20, 2009 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full July 20, 2009 Issue in PDF