Genetic Determinants of Anti-Malarial Acquired Immunity
This study brings together data collected from sites across Africa and Asia to look for consistent genetic effects on anti-malarial acquired immunity.
Short-Term Follow-Up of Palpable Breast Lesions With Benign Features
Short-term follow-up of palpable breast lesions with benign features showed a low prevalence of breast cancer (3%), suggesting that ultrasound or mammography is a reasonable alternative to biopsy.
A Young Man With Myelosuppression Caused by Clindamycin
A patient receives clindamycin for a recurrent tonsil infection and realizes an uncommon complication.
Plasma Renin and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality
Higher plasma renin was associated with greater short-term mortality but not with CVD incidence in the community. Were the results similar among a hypertensive subset of patients?
Readmissions in Patients With Common Comorbidities
By investigating the causes and patterns of readmissions in patients with common comorbidities, this review aimed to determine which might be potentially avoidable.
Standardization in Patient Safety: The WHO High 5s Project
An overview of the WHO High 5s project, which aims to facilitate the implementation of global protocols to achieve significant reductions in challenging patient safety problems.
Lisdexamfetamine for Binge Eating Disorder in Adults
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, or LDX, is the first drug to receive regulatory approval for treatment of binge eating disorder. What should you know before prescribing?
Pharmacy Students' Ability to Think About Thinking
Why should we strive to increase metacognition in students?
Neighborhood Psychosocial Hazards and Cardiovascular Disease
Many aspects of neighborhoods are hypothesized to influence cardiovascular disease risk. Could higher level of neighborhood psychosocial hazards adversely affect cardiovascular health in older adults?
Maternal Bereavement During Pregnancy and Risk of Stillbirth
Death of a close relative is one of the most severe sources of stress. Does maternal bereavement increase the risk of stillbirth?
Sarcoid Reaction Associated With Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Although the association between cancer and sarcoidosis is known, sarcoid reaction associated with Merkel cell carcinoma is rare.
Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Levels of Depressive Symptoms
This study of women aged 25-34 suggests that hormonal contraceptives may offer protection against depression and suicide.
Meet Your Microbiome
Learn more on the human microbiome -- and the important role it plays in the biological processes associated with health and diseases.
Milk Intake and Risk of Mortality and Fractures
A diet rich in milk products had been promoted to reduce risk of osteoporotic fractures--but might there be a downside?
Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Continuously Applied
The lidocaine patch 5% (Lidoderm, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Chadds Ford, PA) is a targeted peripheral analgesic designed to treat peripheral neuropathic pain with minimal risk of systemic adverse effects.
Fruit and Vegetable Intakes and Risk of Colorectal Cancer
The authors examined the associations between fruit and vegetable intakes and risk of colorectal cancer in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study.
Treating Stable Angina -- A NICE Way Towards Consensus
This article assesses new recommendations for treatment of chronic stable angina set forth by the UK's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
Reducing ED Stay by Providing Laboratory Results on Time
The authors present their experience developing a fully automated core laboratory to deliver on time, every time results to the ED of a busy university medical center.
Religious Service Attendance and Major Depression
This study questions whether the often-reported religion-depression association occurs much earlier in life than previously hypothesized.
Effects of Soy Products on PSA in Prostate Cancer
No standard therapeutic option exists for men with prostate cancer who have failed local therapy and whose only manifestation of disease is a rising PSA level. Can soy products help?