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Asthma, COPD, and the Overlap Syndrome
This review examines the considerable pathologic and functional overlap between asthma and COPD, hallmarked by chronic airway inflammation.
Hydroxyethyl Starch
Hydroxyethyl starch solutions have become globally the most commonly used colloid in ICUs; but the risks may outweigh the benefits.
Teaching Prevention on Sensitive Topics-Key Elements, Pedagogical Technique
What are the key elements and pedagogical techniques that foster classroom environments that are critical, honest, and safe enough for exploring sensitive topics that support teaching prevention?
FFR vs Angiography in Optimizing Outcomes in NSTEMI
Is angiography-guided management associated with higher rates of coronary revascularization when compared with FFR-guided management in NSTEMI patients?
Egg Consumption and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke
Does egg intake really influence risk of cardiovascular disease?
Improving the Recognition of Temple Syndrome
Temple syndrome is an imprinting disorder resulting from maternal uniparental disomy of chromosome 14. What are the diagnostic hallmarks of this condition?
The Challenges of the HIV Continuum of Care in the U.S.
How are the CDC, federal partners, public health departments and others working to inform and improve outcomes along the HIV care continuum?
Effect of Physician-Assisted Suicide on Suicide Rates
It has been posited that the legalization of physician-assisted suicide would likely lead to a reduction in other suicides, but this study found otherwise.
Pharmacotherapy of Fibromyalgia
Three agents are approved for fibromyalgia: duloxetine, milnacipran, and pregabalin.
Exploring Patient-Centered Handoffs in Surgical Oncology
Oncology patients cope with many complexities in self-care for which they may not be prepared. How involved do they want to be with nursing handoffs on a surgical oncology unit?
Efficacy of Drug Treatments for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
There are a wide range of drugs available for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. This meta-analysis and review compares their efficacy and tolerability.
Vildagliptin: A Novel Oral Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
One of the few new diabetes medications that can be administered orally, vildagliptin seems effective at lowering glycosylated hemoglobin, fasting plasma glucose, and prandial glucose levels.
Estimates of Child Deaths Prevented From Malaria Prevention
Funding for malaria prevention in Africa over the past decade has had a substantial effect on decreasing child malaria deaths. Can we keep this up?
Viewing the Body After Bereavement Due to a Traumatic Death
Should bereaved relatives be encouraged to view the body after a traumatic death?
Improving Identification, Management of CKD in Primary Care
Identification of early-stage chronic kidney disease in primary care remains inconsistent. In this article, the authors describe an evidence-based, collaborative framework to address this problem.
Under-Utilization of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Hospitals
This study found a wide variation in the use of in-hospital minimally invasive surgery for four types of common surgical procedures. Why the disparity?
Impact of Legislation on Scope of Practice Among CRNAs
Find out more about factors that influence what CRNAs do -- from rural towns to major cities.
Comprehensive Validation
The reciprocal translocation of the abl (Abelson murine leukemia) proto-oncogene on chromosome 9 to the bcr (breakpoint cluster region) gene on chromosome 22 creates a transcriptionally active, chimeric bcr-abl gene and gives rise to the Philadelphia chromosome.
Viral Encephalitis Associated With Reversible Asystole
We report a case of sinoatrial node block associated with syncopal episodes that required a temporary pacemaker.
Placental Mesenchymal Dysplasia
This study presents 11 new placental mesenchymal dysplasia (PMD) cases and provides a meta-analysis of the associated intra-uterine growth retardation (IUGR) and fetal death rates.