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Viewing Laboratory Test Results Online
Patient access to laboratory test results via online patient portals is growing, but with that comes concern that patients will be unnecessarily worried or confused. What's the patient's perspective?
Comparing Usual Care and Metabolic-Based Diet Plans in Obese Adults
Can an individualized diet plan based on the metabolic demands of an obese patient generate as much weight loss--with better adherence--as a standard low-calorie plan?
Recent Trends in Sitagliptin Prescribing
Is sitagliptin being preferentially prescribed to patients with specific characteristics? This study examined a large claims database to uncover patterns in prescribing antihyperglycemic agents.
Patient Safety Friendly Hospital Initiative
How can clinicians across various countries work together to improve patient safety in their respective hospitals? This new study examines the issue in 7 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Analysis of Urine Sediment in Acute Renal Allograft Rejection
Acute rejection in renal transplant recipients is usually diagnosed by renal biopsy. Is urine cytology useful in predicting acute rejection and differentiating it from drug-induced nephrotoxicity?
ADHD Prevalence Estimates Across Three Decades
Has the true prevalence of ADHD increased over time, or might apparent increases be attributable to methodological inconsistencies?
Impact of Metabolic Syndrome in Surgical Patients
What impact does the metabolic sydrome have on surgical outcomes?
Ultrasound Assessment of Gastric Content and Volume
Can an ultrasound provide an accurate estimate of gastric volume and aspiration risk prior to surgery?
Regional Anaesthesia for Carotid Endarterectomy
Should general or regional anaesthesia be used for carotid endarterectomy?
Masked Uncontrolled Hypertension in Patients Treated for HTN
How "MUCH" masked uncontrolled hypertension occurs in patients who are treated for hypertension?
Surgical Safety Checklists
Surgical checklists can make a substantial difference to patient safety, but implementation requires flexibility.
MicroRNAs as Biomarkers of Heart Transplant Rejection
Could microRNA profiling serve as a non-invasive biomarker of cardiac allograft rejection?
Dietary Pattern and Risk of Hodgkin Lymphoma
Is there a link between diet and classic Hodgkin lymphoma? A new study investigates the possible connection.
Catatonic Schizophrenia in a Cannabis-Dependent Adolescent
Could a primary schizophrenic episode induced by cannabis increase the risk non-drug related psychosis later in life?
The Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Pilot Study
Find out how centers evaluate the success of the procedure and evaluate long-term safety/complications.
Tumor MLH1 Promoter Region Methylation in Lynch Syndrome
Is MLH1 promoter region methylation analysis a more effective pre-screen for Lynch syndrome than BRAF testing?
Implementing Smart Pumps for Epidural Infusions
What ensures successful implementation of smart pump technology?
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
Home blood pressure monitoring is a self-management strategy that all practitioners can incorporate into care for patients with hypertension.
Complications of Non-invasive Ventilation Techniques
This article examines the possible complications associated with non-invasive ventilation.