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The Relationship Between Focal Erosions and Generalized Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

The aim of this study was to determine whether lower BMD is associated with higher erosion scores among patients with RA.
Arthritis & Rheumatism Research News Alerts

Physicians Are Talking About: A Death Foretold

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:14:29 EST

Would you operate on a patient who experienced a premonition of death? Is this a contraindication surgery? Medscape Physician Connect members discuss whether to ignore or heed premonitions.
Medscape Family Medicine

Tai Chi May Help Reduce Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Patients

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:26:56 EST

In a randomized controlled trial, Tai Chi was associated with decreased pain and improved physical function, self-efficacy, depression, and health-related quality of life for knee osteoarthritis.
Medscape Medical News

Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers: 2009 H1N1 Influenza

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:18:21 EST

In this video blog, William R. Jarvis, MD, reviews the varying recommendations for 2009 H1N1 influenza protection -- N95 respirators or surgical face masks?
Medscape Infectious Diseases

Epidemiology and Outcome of Nosocomial Bloodstream Infection in Elderly Critically Ill Patients: A Comparison Between Middle-Aged, Old, And Very Old Patients

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:03:19 EST

Investigators evaluated the epidemiology of nosocomial bloodstream infection in elderly intensive care unit (ICU) patients.
Critical Care Medicine