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Everolimus Potential Alternative for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:49:20 EDT

The mammalian target of rapamycin might prolong progression-free survival in patients who have already tried other targeted therapies.
Medscape Medical News

Series of Tall T Waves (I)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:37:29 EDT

Are the tall T waves indicative of hyperkalemia or myocardial ischemia, or are they simply a normal variant?
Medscape Cardiology

Left Lower Quadrant Abdominal Pain in a 60-Year-Old Man

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

A 60-year-old man presents to the ED with a 1-day history of left-sided abdominal pain. The abdominal exam reveals tenderness and guarding; the digital rectal exam shows tenderness on the left side of the rectal vault. What is the diagnosis?
eMedicine Case Presentations

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension More Severe in Carriers of BMPR2 Mutation

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:26:22 EDT

Among patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), those with germline mutations in the gene encoding bone morphogenetic protein receptor 2 (BMPR2) present at an earlier age and with more severe hemodynamic compromise, according to findings from a French study.
Reuters Health Information

Cameos of Terror -- Four US Presidents and a Senator

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:45:09 EDT

"War Surgery -- a partnership of heroes," a section is devoted to terrorist warfare and its relevance to the attempted assassination of 10 US presidents and the senator brother of one of them.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine

CMV Reactivation Common in Critically Ill, Immunocompetent Patients

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:10:15 EDT

Critically ill patients with intact immune systems frequently experience cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation, with the reactivation independently linked to prolonged hospitalization or death.
Reuters Health Information

Physicians for Sale: How Medical Professional Organizations Exploit Their Members

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:50:07 EDT

To improve the state of US healthcare, physicians need to rethink what their profession is and identify what they need to do to regain their professional integrity.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine

Institutional Strategies May Improve Appropriate Antimicrobial Use and Reduce Resistance

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:51:00 EDT

Multifaceted, institution-wide, and unit-specific programs using educational strategies may affect institutional antimicrobial use and resistance but not imported resistance.
Medscape Medical News

From AGS 2008: Ethics and Quality of Life in the Elderly: Recent Advances

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:20:49 EDT

A report on framing informed consent decisions in individuals with early dementia and the impact of depressive symptoms on quality of life.
Medscape Internal Medicine

Frailty -- Thy Name Is Human: The Edward Henderson State-of-the-Art Lecture

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:20:49 EDT

Frailty is the core, even the raison d'être of geriatric medicine, according to Linda Fried, MD.
Medscape Internal Medicine

Building Physician Connectivity for e-Prescribing

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:53:10 EDT

Kevin Hutchinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Prematics, Inc., in Vienna, Virginia, tells us how to move e-prescribing forward.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine

Prompt Prophylaxis Key After Influenza A Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

For effective control of an outbreak of influenza A at a long-term care facility, amantadine chemoprophylaxis should be started within 5 days of onset of the outbreak.
Reuters Health Information

Guidelines Issued for Prevention and Treatment of Stroke in Children

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

The American Heart Association Stroke Council has issued evidence-based recommendations for the prevention, evaluation, and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in children.
Medscape Medical News

A Reader Responds to "Should We Use Saline or Tap Water for Cleansing Wounds?"

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:47:41 EDT

A reader weighs in on the debate of tap water vs saline for cleaning wounds.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine

Heatstroke During Endurance Exercise: Is There Evidence for Excessive Endothermy?

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:08:14 EDT

Should excessive endothermy be considered in cases of exercise induced heatstroke? Learn more from this retrospective review.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise

Am I Going to Die?

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:22:26 EDT

A physician hospitalized in the ICU learns a valuable lesson as a patient.
Academic Medicine

Teaching Bedside Manners to Medical Students

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:57:44 EDT

Students who know proper conduct at the bedside are better prepared for the clinical teaching that happens at the bedside as well.
Academic Medicine

Evidence-Based Educational Guidelines for Stroke Survivors After Discharge Home

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:39:19 EDT

This article describes 39 comprehensive educational guidelines that have been tested with 72 stroke survivors and families during 1,150 home visits throughout the first 6 months after discharge.
The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing

Predictors of Adverse Events in Patients After Discharge From the Intensive Care Unit

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:13:07 EDT

More than 30% of patients discharged from the ICU experienced an adverse event. Is there anything clinicians can do to alter this outcome?
American Journal of Critical Care

Effects of Local Anesthetics on Pain with Intravenous Catheter Insertion

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:22:31 EDT

Do nurses routinely offer lidocaine (or other anesthetics) before inserting an IV?
American Journal of Critical Care