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Interferon Gamma-1b May Not Improve Survival in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:56:54 EDT

A randomized controlled trial suggests that interferon gamma-1b cannot be recommended as treatment in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis because it does not improve survival duration.
Medscape Medical News

The Case of the Clever Clinician With an Eponymous Injury

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:24:42 EDT

Guess the famous patient and diagnose his condition in another historical case from this popular series.
Medscape General Surgery

Ketamine May Be Useful for Intubation in Critically Ill Patients

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 06:19:08 EDT

A randomized controlled, single-blind trial shows that ketamine is a safe, valuable alternative to conventional etomidate to use as a sedative during intubation in critically ill patients.
Medscape Medical News

Carbapenemase-Producing Bacteria on the Rise?

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:13:55 EDT

Learn the latest on highly resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC). In this video blog, Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, offers advice on testing, antibiotic therapy, and infection control.
Medscape Infectious Diseases

Palliative Sedation Therapy Does Not Hasten Death

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 16:29:47 EDT

In terminally ill cancer patients, the use of palliative sedation therapy does not shorten life when used to relieve refractory symptoms, a new study shows.
Medscape Medical News

ENS 2009: Screen for Aneurysm in Those With Strong Family History

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:17:38 EDT

Patients with 2 or more first-degree relatives with cerebral aneurysm should be screened, suggest experts.
Medscape Medical News

Disaster Management at the 1904 New Market, Tennessee Train Wreck: Role of a Surgeon

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 16:29:53 EDT

An historical analysis of the events of this mass casualty incident and the medical and community response may serve as a template for modern disaster management and the role of surgeons in that management.
Southern Medical Journal

The Effect Of Postoperative Fasting On Vomiting In Children And Their Assessment Of Pain. A "Hidden Jewel" from F1000

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 11:50:42 EDT

Let them eat cake! Does feeding children who want to eat after an operation make them sicker?
Faculty of 1000 Medicine

Errors and Omissions in Hospital Prescriptions: A Survey of Prescription Writing in a Hospital

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:45:04 EDT

Doctors often write prescriptions that are almost illegible. Find out how this affects the percentage of medication errors made today.
BMC Clinical Pharmacology

Grapefruit Juice and Verapamil: A Toxic Cocktail

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:37:18 EDT

Upon persistent questioning, it was finally discovered that, the patient had been drinking large quantities of grapefruit juice during the days preceding her admission.
Southern Medical Journal