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Side effects of statins; effects of cannabis use; antihypertensives and lip cancer; and FDA actions.
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This case series of patients with painful legs and moving toes is the largest to date and describes association with female gender, peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathy, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. Neurophysiology suggests an additional central component, supporting recruitment of a spinal cord or brainstem generator.
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Biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid open the possibility of diagnosing early or even presymptomatic cases of Alzheimer's disease, thereby expanding the potential window for therapy.
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Intravenous erythropoietin therapy appears to reduce retina nerve fiber layer thinning 16 weeks after onset of optic neuritis, but larger studies needed to detect differences in visual outcome.
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Thrombolysis for Ischemic Stroke Associated with Cervical Artery Dissection Does Not Improve Overall Outcome; In Patients with Lacunar Strokes, Addition of Clopidogrel to Aspirin Does Not Reduce Risk of Recurrent Stroke; Risk of Restenosis After Carotid Artery Stenting and Carotid Endarterectomy Are Similar
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Behçet's disease, while rare in North America, should be considered when appropriate, in light of the extensive travel and immigration patterns around the world.
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A middle-aged man with community-acquired pneumonia complicated by underlying cardiomyopathy develops the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
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In the ICU at the University of Connecticut Health Center, adult patients with both medical and surgical problems are primarily managed by the same team of intensivists.
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The purpose of this article was to provide a systematic review and critical appraisal of the literature on the incidence and risk factors for unplanned endotracheal extubations, factors associated with reintubations, and outcomes of unplanned extubations. Several evidence-based recommendations were presented to prevent unplanned extubations.