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Impact of Information Lost to Follow-Up in RCTs
Patients lost to follow-up are common in randomized controlled trials. Does this lost data significantly effect the interpretation of results?
State and Metropolitan-Area Estimates of Disability in the US
Both state and regional estimates for disability among residents varied widely, giving credence to the need for tailored prevention, assistance and treatment programs.
Lumping and Splitting in Cardiovascular Risk
Genetics or epigenetics? This editorial explores the role of family history vs. epigenetic changes in determining risk of cardiovascular disease.
Hypertension in Pregnancy and Obstetric Acute Renal Failure
Obstetric acute renal failure, or pregnancy related acute kidney injury, is a serious and potentially life threatening complication of pregnancy. What might explain its recent increase?
NP Pioneers--Celebrating 50 Years of Role Development
Read reflections of nurse practitioner pioneers who were intimately involved with developing the NP role.
The Continuity of Care Document, Research, and Public Health
How can the Continuity of Care Document help clinicians, especially those involved in public health, better conduct research into health issues and ultimately to deliver better healthcare?
Contamination in Clean and Infrequently Washed Uniforms
Great Britain has recently instituted guidelines banning physicians' white coats and long-sleeves in an effort to decrease nosocomial infection. But does it really make a difference?
Parkinson's Disease: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management
Get the latest on evaluating and treating Parkinson's Disease.
Improving Residents' Clinical Approach to Obesity
Could this educational intervention improve how residents approach obesity in patients?
Late Nephrological Co-Management and Chronic Kidney Disease
Does late nephrological referral from a primary care physician have a deleterious effect on the prognosis of patients with chronic kidney disease?
The Journey of Primary Care Practices to Meaningful Use
How are primary care practices meeting the formal stage 1 meaningful use requirements? This article describes the journey, struggles, successes, and barriers one consortium faced.
Optimal Targets in Treatment of Hypertension
At what systolic blood pressure threshold should antihypertensive medications be adjusted? Does delay in treatment increase cardiovascular events?
Utilization of Non-US Educated Nurses in US Hospitals
What impact do non-US-educated nurses have on healthcare outcomes and quality?
Statins: Update on Clinical Issues and Adverse Effects
With increased prescribing, evidence has emerged linking statin use with additional adverse effects. Which ones are valid?
Biochemical Markers in the Diagnosis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Update your knowledge of this increasingly important epidemiologic problem.
Thyroid Cutaneous Fistula Secondary to a Migratory Fish Bone
Was a fish dinner a year prior directly related to this woman's painless cutaneous fistula in her anterior neck?
Discrepancies in BRAF and EGFR Mutation Detection
The results of this study suggest that variation in pre-PCR steps is prevalent and can negatively impact EGFR/BRAF mutation testing accuracy
Perspectives on Adherence and Simplicity for HIV-Infected
What are patient perceptions of the impact on adherence of HAART regimens?
Strategies for Effective Use of Questions as a Teaching Tool
Learn how to create teaching questions that stimulate critical thinking.