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Prasugrel Tablets (Effient™)
A new antiplatelet drug has been approved by the FDA for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. -
Third Time is a Charm: Chase H. pylori from the Stomach
A study group in Greece used 3 consecutive different regimens to achieve a 98% eradication rate among 540 patients not lost to follow-up. The success of each individual regimen was about 70%. -
Red Yeast Rice Still Alive and Kicking
Red yeast rice and therapeutic lifestyle changes decrease LDL-cholesterol levels without increasing CPK or pain levels and may be a treatment option for dyslipidemic patients who cannot tolerate statin therapy. -
Patients with the Common Cold: Empathy Heals Faster
A randomized controlled trial demonstrated that "perfect" empathy with patients results in a better immune response, reduction of symptoms, and faster recovery from a common cold. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full August 17, 2009 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full August 17, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Acute Cardiovascular Events in Infants
Emergency medicine physicians routinely deal with cardiac emergencies in adult patients but rarely encounter infants with critical cardiac conditions. While the infant's cardiac physiology can be very different from an adult's, the general principles of preload, afterload, contractility, and vascular resistance are the same. -
The Golden Years: Pain Is No Gain in PDF
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Primary Care Reports - Full September 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement