Windows of Selection for Anti-Malarial Drug Treatments
What is the best method for measuring and analyzing true windows of selection for anti-malaria drugs?
Interferon-alpha-associated Depression in Hepatitis C
Depression is a common side affect of interferon-alpha therapy for hepatitis C. Can it be prevented with antidepressants?
Stroke in the TOTAL Trial: Thrombectomy vs PCI Alone in STEMI
Find out which treatment path is more likely to lead to stroke -- for patients with STEMI.
CV and Cancer Mortality in Women With and Without Diabetes
Utilizing data from the Women's Health Initiative, this study analyzed racial/ethnic disparities in mortality outcomes among postmenopausal women with and without diabetes.
MonoPrep Pap Test for the Detection of Cervical Cancer and Its Precursors
MonoPrep Pap test is a new liquid-based technology for cervical cancer screening. How does the accuracy of this test compare with a conventional smear in detecting cervical cancer and its precursors?
Social Networks and Transmission and Control of Influenza
By examining social contacts and connections of persons with influenza, this study sought to assess the contribution made by asymptomatic persons to overall influenza transmission.
Her-2/neu Gene Amplification
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women.
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).
Prognostic Models for Stable Coronary Artery Disease
Could these prognostic models be used in clinical practice to support risk stratification for patients with CAD?
The Importance of Good History Taking: A Case Report
This case emphasizes the importance of thorough history-taking, which helped reveal an underlying debilitating vasculitic neuropathy in this elderly woman initially diagnosed with stroke.
Using Facebook for Discussion Between Students and Faculty
Do students "like" using social media for college courses?
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Diseases: An Update
The authors examine the limits of current classifications for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and propose a new system which allows for a more precise denomination of specific phenotypes.
Interpretation of Full-Length Pediatric Echocardiograms
With the advent of telemedicine, smaller hospitals have easier access to large academic centers where subspecialty expertise can assist in the care of patients with complex medical problems.
Bariatric Surgery
This comprehensive best practice review discusses all aspects of bariatric surgery, from candidate selection and pre-operative assessment to techniques and outcomes.
Aircraft Noise and Stress Hormone Release
Aircraft noise disturbs sleep, and long-term exposure has been shown to be associated with increases in the prevalence of hypertension and an overall increased risk for myocardial infarction.
Medication Errors Involving Patient-controlled Analgesia
What factors are most commonly associated with these types of errors?
Effects of LCZ696 on Clinical Outcomes in Heart Failure
What do indirect comparisons of LCZ696 with putative placebos show about the strategy of combined angiotensin receptor blockade and neprilysin inhibition on CV risk and mortality?
Every-Three-Week Administration of Darbepoetin Alfa for Anemia
Less frequent administration could improve quality of life scores, but is it just as effective?
Use of Genotyping to Prevent Allopurinol Induced SCARS
This study demonstrates a pharmacogenomics approach to reducing the risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions from allopurinol, one of the most common drugs implicated in this serious condition.
Domestic Violence Awareness in a Medical School Class
Physicians may be the first line of defense against domestic violence.