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Masked Uncontrolled Hypertension in Patients Treated for HTN
How "MUCH" masked uncontrolled hypertension occurs in patients who are treated for hypertension?
Pre-hospital Anaesthesia: The Same but Different
Pre-hospital advanced airway management should be delivered to the same standard as in-hospital care, as it can have a major influence on patient outcome.
Interactions Between Malaria and HIV in Pregnant Women
This study examines the magnitude, predictive factors, interactions, and consequences of HIV and malaria during pregnancy.
Evolving Role of CT Colonography in Colon Cancer Screening
While colonoscopy remains the pillar of CRC screening, CT colonography has emerged as a viable alternative. But questions remain as to its sensitivity, while lack of reimbursement is a major obstacle.
Esophagitis Resembling Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Medical records of 42 lymphocytic esophagitis cases were reviewed. Were patients with lymphocytic esophagitis more likely than control subjects to have Crohn's disease?
Cutaneous Draining Sinus Tract of Odontogenic Origin
Gentle pressure on the tissue surrounding a chronically draining, dimpled, crusted small nodule elicited thick purulent drainage from the central punctum.
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Learn more about new potential indications of CRT such as patients with NYHA Class I, normal QRS, and non-HF patients with pacing indications.
Medical Students' Attitudes Toward Pain
A preference for pediatrics, family medicine, and radiology was associated with opiophobia in this survey of future physicians' approaches to managing patients with chronic pain.
Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events Associated With Varenicline
Concerns about serious adverse effects with use of the tobacco cessation drug varenicline--including increased suicide risk--has warranted a "black box" warning by the FDA. Is the warning warranted?
Evaluation of Compensation of Nonphysician Providers
Increasingly more Americans are visiting nonphysician providers for their health care needs.
Pacemaker-Related Reversible Right Heart Failure
Transthoracic echocardiography played an important part in diagnosing the cause of this case of tricuspid regurgitation.
Advances in Hepatitis C Treatment: At the Crossroads
Get up-to-date on new antiviral regimens for hepatitis C.
Persistent Knee Pain in a Recreational Runner
Primary bone cancers are rare and affect fewer than 2500 people yearly in the United States.
The Diagnosis and Management of Hypothyroidism
Early recognition of hypothyroidism remains a challenge, especially when decline in thyroid function is gradual.
Antihistamine-Induced Rhabdomyolysis
Antihistamines, including diphenhydramine and doxylamine, which are common components of over-the-counter sleeping medicines, are often ingested in large quantities by patients attempting suicide.
Patients With HIV Retained in Care and Virally Suppressed
Is HIV retention in care really that bad? This study estimates the proportion of patients retained in care and virally suppressed in New York.
Short-Term Medical Service Trips: A Systematic Review
There's been significant growth in short-term medical service trips in recent years, but little data has been collected on their characteristics, cost effectiveness, or outcomes. What research exists?
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Learn more about new potential indications of CRT such as patients with NYHA Class I, normal QRS, and non-HF patients with pacing indications.
More Rules for Improving Pharmacotherapy in Older Adults
Do you know the "seven deadly sins of prescribing"? The second part of this two-part article review provides some additional simple, objective rules for improving pharmacotherapy in older adults.
MHC Class I in the Diagnosis of Inflammatory Myopathies
Muscle biopsy is standard for confirming the diagnosis of an inflammatory myopathy, but the results can be inconclusive. Can an analysis of internal MHC-I positive fibers offer diagnostic utility?