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Full October 2007 Issue in PDF
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Special Feature: Nutritional Support for the Acutely Critically Ill Patient
Although it is understood that good nutrition is essential for normal immune function, wound healing and maintenance of muscle mass and function, and is likely beneficial for overall recovery from the highly catabolic state of acute critical illness, it is less clear when and how best to deliver adequate nutritional support in practice. -
Can BNP Levels Be Used To Distinguish ARDS from Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema?
When used in conjunction with clinical and radiographic data, brain natriuretic peptide levels may provide a non-invasive alternative for distinguishing between ARDS and cardiogenic pulmonary edema in patients with severe hypoxemic respiratory failure. -
Statin Withdrawal May Lead to Adverse Outcomes in Acute Stroke
Withdrawal of statin therapy in acute ischemic stroke may lead to increases in death and disability. -
Pharmacology Watch
Stopping statins, even briefly, after stroke or cardiovascular surgery increases vascular complications according to 3 new studies. -
On the Origin of PLEDs: Are Cortical and Subcortical PLEDs Electrographically Different?
This retrospective study correlates neuroimaging lesion distribution with periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges (PLEDS) and points out the different characteristics of PLEDS from cortical vs. subcortical origin. -
"Peroneal Tunnel" Neuropathy?
Idiopathic peroneal neuropathy may be associated with entrapment in a tunnel formed by the short head of the biceps femoris muscle. -
Dementia with Lewy Bodies vs Parkinson's Disease with Dementia: Different Patterns of Cortical Atrophy
Dementia with Lewy bodies is associated with greater temporal, parietal, and occipital lobe atrophy than Parkinson's disease with dementia. -
Full October 1, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement