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Infective endocarditis (IE) continues to be a serious illness with high morbidity and mortality despite modern therapies.
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Pediatric wrist and hand injuries are very common in the emergency department (ED). Early recognition and appropriate management are critical to maximize the chances of an optimal functional outcome. This article reviews five key injuries of the pediatric wrist and hand: scaphoid fracture, proximal thumb metacarpal fractures, skier's thumb/gamekeeper's thumb, phalanx injuries, and boxer's fractures/fight bites.
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In 1992, reproductive health advocates estimated that widespread use of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) could prevent half of all U.S. unintended pregnancies and abortions.
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention has taken a giant step forward with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee's recommendation for approval of a specific drug for such use.
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Look for new labeling on combined oral contraceptives (OCs) containing drospirenone following the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) review of studies regarding the risk of blood clots in women using such formulations.
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As of this writing, in mid-May, policymaking at the federal level was at a standstill, with lawmakers waiting on two major events: the Supreme Court's June decision on the Affordable Care Act and the November national elections. So, for this month's column, we'll turn our attention to the state level, where policymakers are having another busy year.