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ECG Review: How Wide Is the QRS?
The lead II rhythm strip shown above was obtained from an elderly patient with shortness of breath. How wide is the QRS complex? -
Pharmacology Update: Fesoterodine Fumarate Extended Release Tablets (Toviaz™)
The FDA has approved a new muscarinic receptor antagonist for the treatment of overactive bladder. -
Early Stage Prostate Cancer Unlikely to Affect Survival
Older men with early stage prostate cancer had survival similar to those without cancer; for two-thirds of these men, cardiovascular diseases and other cancers were more likely to cause death than prostate cancer. -
(Doctor) Shop Till You Drop
Most deaths due to overdose in West Virginia involved men who took opioids that were not prescribed for them. -
Trauma Reports for January/February, 2009
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Full January 5, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Uncommon but Important Infectious Diseases
Recently, we published a series of articles on the international traveler in the ED, emphasizing the risk factors and geography. This article provides a more standard review of some of the diseases seen in travelers to tropical areas and also some, like West Nile, that have migrated into temperate climates. This article will complete our series. -
Full January 5, 2009 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Pediatric Rapid Sequence Intubation
Emergency physicians perform many lifesaving procedures every day; however, none is more important than effective airway management. -
The Significance of Fatigue in the Elderly
Mortality rates for community-living older adults followed over 10 years showed higher risk for those who felt tired most of the time.