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Loud Noise Exposure and Acoustic Neuroma
Is there an association between acoustic neuroma and occupational exposure to loud noise?
Narcolepsy: Clinical Decision Making for the Primary Care Physician
Untreated narcolepsy can be devastating to the patients quality of life. Find out how to help patients with this disabling condition.
Hepatitis B in Pregnancy
Each year, thousands of infants are born to women who are infected with the hepatitis B virus. How should the pregnant patient with HBV be managed?
Ruminant Trans Fatty Acids and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Are there any associations between ruminant trans fatty acids intake and coronary heart disease?
Drug-Resistant TB in HIV-Negative and HIV-Positive Patients
How is tuberculosis best treated in patients co-infected with HIV, and how do both HIV-negative and HIV-positive patients generally fare?
Recommendations for Women With Chronic Hepatitis C
The natural history and clinical outcomes of hepatitis C virus infection differ between women and men. How should its management differ?
Recommendations for Interpretation of 12-Lead ECG in the Athlete
ECG changes resulting from intensive physical training need to be distinguished from those reflecting pathology. This position paper describes what to do for athletes with ECG changes.
Videolaryngoscopes for Intubation of Difficult Airways
This study compared the ease of use and efficiency of two different types of videolaryngoscopes in intubating adult patients with potentially difficult airways. Is one superior?
Impact of Glucose-Lowering Drugs on CV Disease in T2 Diabetes
What's the effect of oral and injectable glucose-lowering drugs on established risk factors and cardiovascular outcomes?
Treatment in Hodgkin Lymphoma and Guillian-Barre Syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome can occur as a paraneoplastic syndrome with many malignancies, particularly lymphomas. How might it impact decisions regarding chemotherapy?
Actual Medical and Pharmacy Costs for Bariatric Surgery
While bariatric surgery may be costly, the return on investment is high, and costs may be recouped more quickly that once believed.
Medical Progress Past, Present, and Future
Review the evolution of health and medical knowledge and look at future requirements for physicians and patients.
Deep Fascial Space Infection of the Neck
Life-threatening infections of the deep fascial space of the head and neck are usually odontogenic.
REMS: Assessment of a Center's Policies and Procedures
Read about 1 hospital's experience in improving REMS compliance.
Adjunctive Duloxetine and the Relief of Osteoarthritic Pain
This brief review outlines the evidence supporting adjunctive antidepressants, specifically duloxetine, for the relief of chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis.
Sitagliptin vs. Sulfonylureas in Elderly Patients With T2DM
Sulfonylureas are commonly used to treat T2DM in elderly patients, but they are associated with an increased risk of hypoglycaemia. Is sitagliptin a better choice?
Lone Atrial Fibrillation -- An Overview
The term 'lone' atrial fibrillation has been used to describe AF in younger individuals without any apparent cardiac disease. What are its clinical implications?
Effect of Patient Sex on General Anaesthesia and Recovery
Evidence suggests that patient sex might affect recovery from general anaesthesia, and that women recover faster than men. What might be the mechanisms involved?
Clinical Preventive Services for Older Adults
How can clinicians from across the medical specialties assist older adults to achieve good health in their elder years? This new article looks at some preventive strategies.
Diagnosis of Atypical Prostate Glandular Proliferation
The cocktail provides a simple, cost-effective improvement in basal cell immunohistochemical analysis of difficult prostate lesions.