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Hot Topic: Epidemiology of Invasive Infections Due to Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the United States
A discussion of a study that supplies important new information on the changing epidemiology of invasive MRSA infections.
Journal Article, May 9, 2008
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Solution to "Was It the Drinking Binge?"
See if you took the right steps in diagnosing this patient case.
Clinical Case, May 9, 2008
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Management of Cocaine-Associated Chest Pain and Myocardial Infarction: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Acute Cardiac Care Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology
This article rounds up the twelve key points to remember about this important scientific statement from the From the AHA Acute Cardiac Care Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology.
Journal Article, May 9, 2008
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Icyou: How Social Media Is the New Resource for Online Health Information
Prerna Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, Medical Editor, Icyou.com, Charleston, South Carolina, describes another promising use of the health Internet.
Expert Viewpoint, May 9, 2008
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CE
A Closer Look at Pressure Ulcers
A new Medicare rule going into effect late in 2008 will make the assessment, staging, and prevention of pressure ulcers more important than ever -- how will this affect you?
Article, May 9, 2008
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CME/CE
The Skinny on Weight Loss Supplements: Fact or Fantasy?
Patients who want to lose weight are likely to try an over-the-counter product that promises success.
Clinical Review, May 9, 2008
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CME/CE
Current Research Initiatives in Asthma
An update on new research initiatives in asthma from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2008 Annual Meeting.
Conference Coverage, May 8, 2008
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Clopidogrel Preload Prior to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The ARMYDA-4 and ARMYDA-5 Trials
TCT 2007: Does clopidogrel pretreatment improve outcomes and decrease platelet aggregation in a broad spectrum of patients?
Conference Coverage, May 8, 2008
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Trends in Acute Reperfusion Therapy for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction From 1999 to 2006: We Are Getting Better But We Have Got a Long Way to Go
Although hospital mortality and delays to fibrinolytic reperfusion have improved, over 40% of patients reperfused still receive it outside the time window recommended.
Journal Article, May 8, 2008
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Highlights of the 28th Annual Dialysis Conference: Optimum Management of Anemia in Children -- ESA Administration and Iron Supplementation
Bradley A. Warady, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, reviews pediatric research related to anemia management from the 2008 ADC.
Conference Coverage, May 7, 2008
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Embracing the Future: RPA 2008 Annual Meeting
Dale Singer, MHA, Executive Director of the Renal Physicians Association (RPA), provides an overview of the recent 2008 Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas.
Conference Coverage, May 7, 2008
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Abuse of Medications Employed for the Treatment of ADHD: Results From a Large-Scale Community Survey
This article evaluates prescription and illicit stimulant abuse in the treatment of ADHD. The results suggest that long-acting stimulants may have lower abuse potential than short-acting agents.
Article, May 7, 2008
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Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Update for Emergency Physicians
Subarachnoid hemorrhage and new treatment strategies are reviewed.
Journal Article, May 7, 2008
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CME
A 33-year-old Woman with Sudden-Onset Severe Headache and Vomiting
A 33-year-old woman presents to the ED with a severe headache, associated vomiting, blurred vision, and weakness in her left leg. She states that it is the worst headache of her life, and it is worsening despite her use of acetaminophen. She has a 4-year history of oral contraceptive use. Her pupils show a slightly sluggish reaction to light, and bilateral papilledema is noted on the funduscopic examination. A magnetic resonance venogram (MRV) is taken. What is the diagnosis?
Clinical Case, May 7, 2008
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Pharmacovigilance in Nephrology
Recent controversies about heparin contamination from China and ESA adverse effects raise questions about drug safety and FDA oversight.
Expert Viewpoint, May 6, 2008
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CME
A Case of Adult Hepatic Toxocariasis
Toxocariasis can present with severe symptoms. The current case report describes these symptoms as well as how to diagnose and treat toxocariasis.
Journal Article, May 6, 2008
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Managing Sudden Cardiac Death in Predialysis CKD Patients and in Patients Undergoing Dialysis: An Expert Interview With Charles A. Herzog, MD
Medscape interviews Charles A. Herzog, MD, Professor of Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center, during the 2008 NKF meeting on the impact of sudden cardiac death.
Expert Viewpoint, May 5, 2008
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Effect of Pharmacists on Medication Errors in an Emergency Department
Could pharmacists be a key to reducing drug errors in the ED?
Journal Article, May 5, 2008
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How to Treat Skin Infections, Including MRSA, in 2008
Erik Schraga, MD, with Stanford-Kaiser Santa Clara Emergency Medicine in California, explains the correct way to treat skin abscesses in 2008.
Editorial, May 5, 2008
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Was It the Drinking Binge?
A 32-year-old white woman presents to the emergency department with "seizures" following an alcohol binge. What's the differential diagnosis?
Clinical Case, May 2, 2008
