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On-Demand Preferred to Daily Chest Radiographs for Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:33:05 EST

A randomized study suggests that on-demand vs daily chest radiographs could reduce costs and radiation exposure without compromising safety in mechanically ventilated patients.
Medscape Medical News

Latest European and US STEMI Guidelines Compared and Contrasted

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:40:01 EST

The latest recommendations for the treatment of ST-elevation MI issued by American cardiology associations and the European Society of Cardiology are compared and contrasted in a new paper.
Heartwire

Enrollment Halts in Randomized Trial of CPR for Out-of-Hospital Arrest

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:25:46 EST

No survival differences after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest were seen at a preliminary DSMB review in the ROC PRIMED trial, which compared early vs delayed post-CPR assessment for defibrillation and tested the effectiveness of a device for optimizing intrathoracic pressure during CPR.
Heartwire

Dutch Pull Pfizer Vaccine Batch After Infants Die

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:13:39 EST

Dutch authorities say they have banned use of a batch of Pfizer Inc's (PFE.N) Prevenar, or Prevnar, after three infants died within two weeks of receiving the anti-infection vaccination.
Reuters Health Information

PTSD Linked to Patient-Reported Cardiovascular Health Status

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:01:12 EST

In the Heart and Soul Study of patients with heart disease, posttaumatic stress disorder was more associated with patient-reported cardiovascular health status vs objective cardiac function measures.
Medscape Medical News

A Successful Campaign Against Antibiotic Overuse

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:36 EST

Antibiotic overuse was addressed by a multiyear national program that was successful in reducing use. Commentary offered by John G. Bartlett, MD.
Medscape Infectious Diseases

Limiting Working Hours May Compromise Surgeons' Education and Patient Care

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:56:16 EST

Reducing the number of hours physicians in training can work may compromise their education and put care of patients in jeopardy, surgeons warn.
Medscape Medical News

Quick Radiation Works for Breast Cancer

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:22:11 EST

A study shows positive results with a 3-week course of treatment.
WebMD Health News

Cancer Patients Want Honesty From Doctors

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:22:11 EST

A survey shows patients want straight talk about chances of survival.
WebMD Health News

Obesity Linked to Many Cancer Cases in U.S.

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:22:11 EST

Researchers say excess body fat may be a cause of multiple cancers.
WebMD Health News

Status of State Electronic Disease Surveillance Systems -- United States, 2007

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

This study, a first look at the status of implementation of state electronic disease surveillance systems, hints there is considerable room for improvement.
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report

Treating Diabetes and Coronary Artery Disease

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

For diabetes and coronary artery disease: Early revascularization or initial optimal medical therapy? Insulin sensitizer or insulin? The jury is still out, according to results of the BARI 2D trial.
Journal Watch

Pharmacy Students' Facebook Activity and Opinions Regarding Accountability and E-Professionalism

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

How does a social networking site reflect pharmacy student professionalism?
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

Factors Applicants Value when Selecting an Emergency Medicine Residency

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

What are the residency-specific criteria applicants value while selecting an emergency medicine training program?
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine

Meningococcal Vaccines: A Neglected Topic in Travel Medicine?

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Awareness of the risk for meningococcal disease among travelers is generally poor, even though case fatality rates are high and the disease can be fatal within 24 hours.
Expert Review of Vaccines

FDA Launches Program to Reduce Drug-Related Injuries

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:49:39 EST

The FDA has announced the launch of the Safe Use Initiative program to reduce drug-related injuries from patient errors or procedural errors by pharmacies or other healthcare providers.
Medscape Medical News

AMA Supports Latest House Reform Bill But Links It to Medicare Payment Bill

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:28:27 EST

The AMA supports a massive House healthcare reform bill that may soon come to a vote, but it must also pass a separate bill on Medicare reimbursement that would avert a 21.2% pay cut for physicians.
Medscape Medical News

Not All Metabolic Syndrome Is Created Equal: Framingham Offspring Analysis

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:12:55 EST

The syndrome (defined by ATP III criteria) can predict increased cardiovascular and mortality risk or not, depending on which three of five risk factors contributed to the diagnosis, a cohort study suggests; its investigators caution that their observations are only preliminary.
Heartwire

Respiratory Failure Mortality Higher at Teaching Hospitals

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:55:39 EST

Patients with acute respiratory failure are more likely to die after admission to teaching hospitals than to non-teaching hospitals, according to findings presented this week at the CHEST 2009 meeting in San Diego, California.
Reuters Health Information

Statins Associated With Lower Risk for Death Among Hospitalized Influenza Patients

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:54:24 EST

Statin users hospitalized for influenza experienced a 54% lower risk for death than patients not taking statins.
Medscape Medical News