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Pre-hospital Anaesthesia: The Same but Different
Pre-hospital advanced airway management should be delivered to the same standard as in-hospital care, as it can have a major influence on patient outcome.
Safety and Efficacy of Treatment With Sitagliptin or Glipizide in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Inad
Many patients with type 2 diabetes do not achieve glycemic control with a single antihyperglycemic agent. This study asseses the safety and efficacy of combination therapy.
Prasugrel Plus Bivalirudin vs Clopidogrel Plus Heparin STEMI
Until now, whether prasugrel plus bivalirudin is a superior strategy to unfractionated heparin plus clopidogrel in patients with STEMI undergoing primary PCI has never been assessed in specifically designed randomized trials.
An Online Transfusion Reaction Reporting System
Recognizing and reporting a transfusion reaction is important in transfusion practice, but underreporting is frequent. Can an online reporting system improve data collection and quality of care?
The Impact of Obesity on Mortality in UA/Non-ST-Segment Elevation MI
Are outcomes better in obese patients after UA/NSTEMI treated with early revascularization?
Psoriasis Vulgaris
This primer on the clinical management of psoriasis serves as a practical, evidence-based guide for primary care practitioners.
Medical Exclusion of Sick Children From Child Care Centers
Policies for excluding ill children from child care can affect parental absenteeism from the workplace and the utilization of pediatric health care resources.
Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Diagnostic Challenge
The differentiation of autoimmune pancreatitis from pancreatic cancer based on clinical features alone is challenging. Learn the subtle diagnostic features of this rare disease in this overview.
Exercise and Restless Legs Syndrome
Aerobic and lower-body resistance training can help patients with restless legs syndrome.
Is Culture Associated With Patient Safety in the ED?
This study examined the perceptions, beliefs and values surrounding patient safety by emergency department staff. Do physicians and nurses differ in their views of safety culture?
Short Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Stroke
How strong is the association between air pollution and admission to hospital for stroke or mortality from stroke?
5-Minute Diagnosis of Dizziness
You can 'HELP a bit' to rule out conditions -- with this simple strategy.
Cost of Treating Malaria on the Thai-Myanmar Border
How much does it cost to treat a malaria patient with either parenteral artesunate or quinine?
Metformin-Associated Lactic Acidosis
What was the cause of the profound lactic acidosis in this 66-year-old woman with a history of poorly controlled diabetes?
Practice Characteristics of Pharmacists
Does degree or practice setting most influence where pharmacists work?
Helicobacter pylori: To Stain or Not to Stain?
Does the use of special immunohistochemical stains increase the accuracy of H. pylori diagnosis in gastric biopsy specimens?
Accelerated HBV Vaccination Schedule in Drug Users
Adherence to the standard vaccination schedule of the hepatitis B vaccine is a common problem among drug users. Could an accelerated schedule provide sufficient protection while improving compliance?
Postmenopausal Weight Change and Incidence of Fracture
This study suggests that weight changes--both gains and losses--can impact the risk of fractures in postmenopausal women. Do fracture patterns differ after intentional and unintentional weight loss?
Insurer Views on Reimbursement of Preventive Dental Services
The dental setting is a promising venue for more comprehensive preventive screenings, but will insurers pay?
A Root Cause Analysis Project in a Medication Safety Course
What do we learn from identifying the causes of drug error?