The German Aortic Valve Registry (GARY)
When is catheter-based valve implantation the best approach for patients vs conventional surgery or no operation?
Category : Health & Medicine Journal & Academic : Health & Medical
Vitamin D and Cardiovascular Disease
While the endocrine functions of vitamin D have been extensively studied, robust epidemiological evidence also suggests a close association between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. . .
A Cannabinoid-Intoxicated Child Treated With Dexmedetomidine
This case suggests that the sedative agent dexmedetomidine is an effective alternative to opioids and benzodiazepines as an antidote for accidental marijuana ingestion in young children.
Crohn-Like Lymphoid Reaction in Colorectal Carcinoma
Crohn-like lymphoid reaction in colorectal carcinoma is associated with a favorable prognosis. How is it best assessed?
Program Assessment: Enough or Too Much?
Should pharmacy colleges or schools assess every one of their objectives or initiatives?
Effective Public Health Program Implementation
How can clinicians work together to ensure that effective public health programs are in place to best serve patients?
Developing Standard Concentrations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
In the absence of national standards, this hospital's experience can provide some guidance.
Bed Bugs and Beyond
Bed bugs, once considered well controlled and even eradicated in many parts of the developed world, have made a comeback and are an increasing public health concern. Find out how APRNs can combat the comeback.
Diet, Fasting Glucose, Genotype, and Glucose Homeostasis
This study aimed to determine whether genotype and diet interact to influence fasting glucose and fasting insulin concentration.
Lessons From 10 Years of Medicare Coordinated Care Projects
The authors make 5 practical suggestions for primary care practices implementing care coordination, as learned from the past 10 years of Medicare demonstration projects.
Costs and Cost-Effectiveness of Vector Control in Eritrea Using Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets
While insecticide-treated nets are a recognized effective method for preventing malaria, can they be cost-effectively delivered at a large scale in sub-Saharan Africa?
Transitioning Epilepsy Patients From Clonazepam to Clobazam
Can epilepsy patients receiving clonazepam be safely transitioned to clobazam? This report makes recommendations while exploring the pharmacokinetic and clinical properties of these benzodiazepines.
Relation of Dietary Glycemic Index, and Fiber and Whole-Grain Intakes
How does what we eat as adolescents affect eventual BMI?
Aspirin for Prevention of Cardiovascular Events
Recent evidence has indicated that the use of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular events is ineffective, and potentially harmful. Are physicians heeding new guidelines?
European Health Economic Trial on Home ICD Monitoring
Is ICD follow up less costly when it's remote vs in-office?
Minimal Adenocarcinoma in Prostate Needle Biopsy Tissue
Diagnosing malignant neoplasms on the basis of a limited or minimal amount of carcinoma in needle biopsy tissue is a challenging task for histopathologists.
Clues to Klinefelter Syndrome in Prepubertal Age
Klinefelter syndrome often goes undiagnosed in children, but early diagnosis could be improved if characteristic cognitive and behavioral patterns were recognized, as shown in these case studies.
Wegener's Granulomatosis Mimicking Severe Ulcerative Colitis
A 20-year old woman in septic shock presented with a pancolonic, superficial microulceration suggesting ulcerative colitis. What did surgery reveal?
Roberts CA. Pathology Board Review. 3rd ed.
Roberts CA. Pathology Board Review. 3rd ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2006, 435 pp.
Non-Compete Covenants in NP Employment Agreements
The process of negotiating an employment contract can be extremely complicated. Learn more about non-compete clauses.