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Aminophylline in COPD Exacerbations: Just Say No
In a well-designed double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial in COPD patients admitted with an exacerbation, aminophylline produced no clinically relevant benefit but increased the incidence of nausea. -
Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation in Acute MI
In daily clinical practice, OAC was only given to a minority (30%) of AMI patients with AF, despite the fact that OAC was associated with a 29% relative and 7% absolute reduction in 1-year mortality ... -
Forgotten Hazards of Sedatives
This case series and prospective observational study describe propylene glycol toxicity in patients receiving IV benzodiazepines. -
Toxic Shock Syndrome After Medical Abortion
Rare cases of fatal toxic shock syndrome associated with Clostridium sordellii have been reported; clinicians are urged to be aware of warning signals. -
Diabetic Foot Infections: Culture Results from Bone Biopsy and Swab Specimens
eventy-six patients with diabetic foot osteomyelitis underwent surgical bone biopsy for culture had bone culture results compared to swab culture results. -
Full March 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Full June 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Supplement: Alzheimer's Disease: A Caregiver's Guide, Part 1
Caring for a person with alzheimer's disease (ad) at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times. One of the biggest struggles caregivers face is dealing with the difficult behaviors of the person they are caring for. -
Clinical Briefs: Ginseng and Hypertension
Greenfield RH. Ginseng and hypertension. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(6):71-72. -
Definitions and Diagnosis of Premenstrual Syndrome
Milan F. Definitions and diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(6):67.