Communication Skills in Postgraduate to Established Practice

4/13/2019 1:40:00 AM 4

Communication skills are an important aspect of medicine, but are these skills adequately assessed at the postgraduate level?

Diuretic Response in Acute Heart Failure

4/13/2019 1:40:00 AM 7

Find out what factors have the greatest impact on the effectiveness of diuretics in acute heart failure.

Trends in US Women's Use of Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Services

4/14/2019 1:53:00 AM 7

US women rely on public and private providers for sexual/reproductive health care services. What are the patterns/trends in women's use of sexual/reproductive health care services by type of provider?

Reflux Esophagitis: Does the Choice of PPI Matter?

4/14/2019 1:53:00 AM 10

This analysis compared the long-term outcomes of commonly used proton-pump inhibitors used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Is one significantly more effective than the others?

High-grade Atrioventricular Block in Acute Coronary Syndromes

4/14/2019 1:53:00 AM 11

This complication continues to have a high risk of in-hospital death. Who's most impacted?

Lamivudine vs Tenofovir in HIV/HBV Coinfection

4/14/2019 1:53:00 AM 8

This study examines the effects of lamivudine vs tenofovir-containing antiretroviral therapy on HBV-related outcomes in patients with HIV/HBV coinfection in Southern Africa.

Fish Oil vs. Drugs for Hypertriglyceridemia in HIV+ Patients

4/14/2019 1:54:00 AM 16

Is fish oil as effective as fenofibrate, gemfibrozil, and atorvastatin in reducing triglyceride levels in HIV patients?

Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage and Patient Outcomes

4/14/2019 1:54:00 AM 8

Can expanding prescription drug insurance benefits reduce use of other health care services and positively impact patient outcomes?

Medication and Nutrient Administration After Bariatric Surgery

4/14/2019 1:54:00 AM 11

Selecting appropriate nutrient salts can improve nutrient replacement, and changing dosage forms based on drug characteristics can improve bioavailability.

Current Perspectives in Bladder Cancer Management

4/14/2019 1:54:00 AM 10

This overview focuses on current best-evidence in the diagnosis and management of transitional cell carcinoma, which comprises over 90% of bladder cancers.

Dried Blood Spots as a Source of Anti-malarial Antibodies for Epi Studies

4/14/2019 1:54:00 AM 6

Read about this recommended protocol for collecting, storing and assaying blood spots.

Antibiotic Prescribing for Urinary Tract Infections

4/14/2019 1:54:00 AM 12

The Infectious Diseases Society of America provides guidelines that detail the recommended antibiotic regimens for urinary tract infections. Are these guidelines being followed?

Ultrasound Assessment of Gastric Content and Volume

4/14/2019 1:54:00 AM 8

Can an ultrasound provide an accurate estimate of gastric volume and aspiration risk prior to surgery?

Promoting Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Services

4/14/2019 1:54:00 AM 6

Recovery-oriented mental health services, in which consumers actively participate in developing treatment plans, are increasingly viewed as more effective and efficient than the traditional model.

Screening for Strongyloides

4/14/2019 1:54:00 AM 7

Strongyloidiasis is an intestinal helminthic infection common among the mentally disabled population and can cause persistent occult infection before resulting in disseminated, possibly fatal disease.

Calcium Intake and Bone Mineral Density: Systematic Review

4/15/2019 1:49:00 AM 9

Should you continue to recommend increasing calcium intake to prevent osteoporosis and lower fracture risk? This new meta-analysis suggests it provides little benefit.

Correlates of Hepatitis B Testing Among Chinese Americans

4/15/2019 1:49:00 AM 6

Chinese are more likely to have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and to be diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) than Whites. What factors might improve HBV testing among Chinese Americans?

IGFBP-5 Overexpression in Urothelial Carcinomas

4/15/2019 1:49:00 AM 4

The authors examined the utility of insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-5 expression as a marker for tumor progression in urothelial carcinoma.

The Effect of Patient Warming During Caesarean Delivery

4/15/2019 1:49:00 AM 8

Perioperative warming is recommended for surgery under anaesthesia, but should it be used during Caesarean delivery?

Autoimmune Conditions Following Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

4/15/2019 1:49:00 AM 4

This report details findings of a post-licensure autoimmune surveillance study of the HPV4 vaccine in women. Should autoimmune reactions be of concern?