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Eplerenone and New-Onset Diabetes in Mild Heart Failure
What is the effect of the aldosterone antagonist, eplerenone, on physician-diagnosed diabetes -- when heart failure is a comorbidity?
Celiac Disease in Patients With H. pylori Colonization
The 'hygiene hypothesis' of celiac disease theorizes that decreased exposure to bacterial antigens may trigger autoimmunity. What role might H. pylori play?
Miglustat in a Child With Niemann-Pick Disease
This case of a young child with Niemann-Pick disease demonstrates potential therapeutic benefits and improved QoL with miglustat treatment, currently approved for this use only in Europe.
The Difference in Blood Pressure Between Arms and Survival
Differences in blood pressure readings between arms has been demonstrated, but the significance is unclear. Might it be indicative of cardiovascular risk?
Serum HE4 vs CA-125 for Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
Human epididymis protein 4 has been proposed as a serum biomarker for identification of ovarian cancer. Is it superior to CA-125 in terms of diagnostic reliability?
Patients, Family Caregivers, and Quality of Chronic Care
Do patients and their caregivers rate the quality of healthcare differently and, if so, what are the reasons?
The Etiology of Lung Cancer in Men Compared With Women
This commentary points to several clues that suggest distinct gender-related differences in the etiology of lung cancer.
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.
Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease in the CHARISMA Trial
Does the combination of clopidogrel and aspirin provide greater protection against major cardiovascular events than aspirin alone in patients with peripheral arterial disease?
Reporting of Conflicts of Interest in Cochrane Reviews
Are funding sources and other conflicts of interest being adequately disclosed in the analyses of drug trials reported in Cochrane reviews? This report uncovered some disturbing inconsistencies.
Spindle Cell Metaplasia of the Thyroid
It is important to recognize these metaplastic proliferations and distinguish them from aggressive malignant neoplasms.
Sedentary Time in Relation to Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors
Most studies looking at the associations between sedentary behavior and cardiometabolic outcomes have relied solely on self-reporting. Does the association hold up when measured objectively?
Refining the Role of PMS2 in Lynch Syndrome
This study analyzed the contribution of the PMS2 mismatch repair gene in Lynch syndrome by assessing the pathogenicity of variants of unknown significance.
A Modified CT Severity Index for Evaluating Acute Pancreatitis:
In this article, the investigators integrate the use of CT scanning with patient prognosis. Another in the series of key articles from the American Journal of Roentgenology....
Fatty Acids in Statin Users vs Non-Users With MI History
How does statin treatment modify the effects of n-3 fatty acids on the incidence of major cardiovascular events?
Pharmacists versus Nonpharmacists in Adverse Drug Event Detection
Hospitals are required to have ongoing drug surveillance programs, but what role should pharmacists play?
Analysis of Clinical Symptoms in Fabry's Disease
Are specific clinical symptoms occurring in patients with Fabry's disease indicative of possible organ involvement and disease severity?
Screening for Dementia -- Is It a No Brainer?
Given the absence of treatments that significantly alter the natural course of dementia, is it really essential to make a diagnosis as early as possible in every case?
Preparing Residents for Future Practice
Electronic communication can be a valuable means of connecting with patients, but are residents receptive to the idea?
Follow-up Duration, Competing Risk and Lifespan-Gain From ICDs
Trial data have shown benefits of these devices but do they make most recipients live longer?