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Risk Stratification After Myocardial Infarction
In spite of its relatively heavy impact on decision making, ejection fraction isn't the only factor for MI prognostics . . .
Cancer Screening of Long-term Cancer Survivors
Do screening rates differ between people with and without a history of cancer?
Economic Costs of Malaria in Children in the Sub-Sahara
This study estimates the economic costs of malaria in children in Ghana, Tanzania and Kenya.
Windows of Selection for Anti-Malarial Drug Treatments
What is the best method for measuring and analyzing true windows of selection for anti-malaria drugs?
Accuracy of CPT Evaluation and Management Coding by Family Physicians
Currently there is a great deal of interest by the government and in the lay press on current procedural terminology (CPT) coding. CPT guidelines mirror the change from a charge-based system to a fee schedule that reflects the resources used in providing care.
Serelaxin in Acute HF Patients With Preserved LVEF
Serelaxin is effective in relieving dyspnea and improving multiple outcomes in acute heart failure, but does it also improve ejection fraction?
Recombinant Factor for VIIa for Uncontrolled Bleeding
Coagulation factor VIIa (Recombinant) (rF.VIIa; NovoSeven) was approved for use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration in March 1999 for the treatment of bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia A or B with inhibitors to factor VIII or factor IX.
Internal Supravesical Hernia as a Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction
This unusual cause of intestinal obstruction is rarely diagnosed pre-operatively.
Self-rated Health Compared With Objectively Measured Health
Self-rated health is one of the most widely used yet poorly understood measures of health. Is self-rated health a valuable tool for disease and mortality risk screening?
Allergic Disease and Early Life Exposure to Farm Animals
Studies have indicated that children in farming communities have less allergic disease, but most studies were conducted in affluent countries. Does this association hold up in developing countries?
Chelation Therapy Is TACT-less
Why is chelation therapy still widely used, given the lack of evidence of benefit and the potential to do harm?
Therapeutic Options in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Is PSA measurement useful in monitoring response to therapy in metastatic prostate cancer? What role does it play in informing clinical decision making?
TMP-SMX vs. Vancomycin for Severe Infections Caused by MRSA
Might the old-school antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole be as effective against severe MRSA infections as vancomycin?
Real-Time PCR and MSRA From Positive Blood Culture Bottles
PCR detection yields rapid (2-3 hours) results and accurate identification of S aureus directly from signal-positive blood culture bottle samples.
Air Pollution and Term Birth Weight in New York, New York
What effect does air pollution have on fetal growth and development?
Adherence in Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Microbicide Trials
Which factors influence nonadherence in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis?
Estimating Aminoglycoside and Creatinine Clearance in Underweight Patients
Does the Cockcroft-Gault equation provide a superior estimation of creatinine clearance in underweight patients compared to other equations?
Practice Patterns and Perceived Barriers to Dementia Care
This AAFP survey questioned members regarding their practice patterns related to screening, diagnosing, referring, and caring for patients with dementia. What are the perceived challenges?
Fish Oil for Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Can fish oil supplementation improve the antioxidant status of women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, potentially ameliorating some side effects?
Trial of Coenzyme Q10 in Isolated Systolic Hypertension
This study suggests that coenzyme Q10 is a well-tolerated, effective treatment of isolated systolic hypertension.