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CNVinspector for the Evaluation of Copy Number Variations
The authors present open access, user-friendly software that enables clinicians to study copy number variations in the context of known polymorphisms and disease variants.
The Thrifty Phenotype Hypothesis of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
In this classic article, the authors put forth the hypothesis that poor nutrition in fetal and early infant life are at the root of type 2 diabetes mellitus. How does it hold up 20 years later?
Brugada Syndrome in a Family With a High Mortality Rate
This asymptomatic patient was greatly concerned by his family history: five close relatives died relatively young, in their sleep, with no prior illness. What was the cause?
Mortality Rates After Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing
Do patients with hip osteoarthritis undergoing metal-on-metal hip resurfacing have reduced mortality in the long term compared with those undergoing total hip replacement?
Pharmacological Management of Orthostatic Hypotension
Is there sufficient evidence for the effectiveness of pharmacological regimens for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension?
Insomnia and the Risk of Incident Heart Failure
Find out more about the insidious connections between insomnia and heart disease.
HER2+ Breast Cancer: Biologic Relevance and Optimal Use of Diagnostic Tools
HER2 testing in breast cancer is significant for treatment decisions, so the accuracy, precision, and reproducibility of its results are critical. What can be done to improve the HER2 testing process?
The National Institute for Program Director Development
Many residency program directors have few peers in their own institutions with whom to work and learn.
Magnitude of Maternal Morbidity During Labor and Delivery
Until recently, the only national outcome indicator of maternal health -- a woman's health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium -- was maternal mortality.
Measuring Shortness of Breath In Heart Failure
A visual analog scale for shortness of breath could make differential diagnosis for HF easier in acute settings.
The Attributable Mortality of Delirium in Critically Ill Patients
How dangerous is delirium in severely ill patients, and how it could contribute to mortality? This new study takes a look at recent research.
Azithromycin-chloroquine, Intermittent Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy
Malaria in pregnancy is an important cause of maternal, perinatal, and neonatal morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa. Is azithromycin-chloroquine an appropriate treatment strategy?
Practical Steps to Improving the Management of Type 1 Diabetes
Gaps in care remain in the treatment of patients with Type 1 diabetes. Based on recent evidence, the Global Partnership for Effective Diabetes Management makes recommendations for best management.
Mendelian Randomization of Blood Lipids for CHD
Find greater clarity in the causal role of HDL cholesterol and triglycerides in coronary heart disease.
Do Physicians Underrecognize Obesity?
Studies have shown that only a minority of obese patients receive weight loss advice. Might this be due to their physician's failure to recognize and document true obesity?
Incidental Adrenal Mass on CT: Adrenal Disease With No Known Malignancy
Disease prevalence helps predict malignancy risk when an adrenal mass is found in patients without known cancer. What are the prevalence and cause of adrenal masses identified on CT in these patients?
Preventing the Onset of Major Depressive Disorder
Is major depression preventable? This meta-analysis of preventive interventions aimed to determine what might work.
Stroke and CVD Prevention With Lipid Lowering Drugs
Should statins or fibrates be routinely prescribed for primary prevention of stroke and cardiovascular disease in people over 65?
Postpartum Depression Screening
Can you recognize postpartum depression, and, if so, can you do anything about it?
Guaifenesin as a Treatment for Primary Dysmenorrhea
Can cough medicine help relieve menstrual problems?