Category : Health & Medicine Journal & Academic : Health & Medical
Malaria PCR Detection of Parasite Reservoir in the Field
With this new diagnostic tool, molecular testing and subsequent treatment is logistically achievable in field settings.
Toxoplasma gondii Pneumonia in a Pancreas Transplant Patient
Review the routes of transmission, diagnostic procedures, and treatment in this case report of a female patient who had undergone a pancreas transplant 2 years previously.
Propofol Recovery Times After BIS and CSM Guidance of Anaesthesia
This study compares propofol requirements and recovery times when BIS and CSM are used to guide propofol anesthesia.
Sporadic Burkitt's Lymphoma Originating From the Nasal Septum
What was the unusual origin of this patient's nasal obstruction?
The Challenges of the HIV Continuum of Care in the U.S.
How are the CDC, federal partners, public health departments and others working to inform and improve outcomes along the HIV care continuum?
Guidelines to Manage Community-acquired MRSA
Learn from the case of a patient exposed to environmental CA-MRSA who failed outpatient treatment and required inpatient antimicrobial therapy.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy-associated Syndrome
Nicotine's numerous effects on the central nervous system are neuroregulatory in nature.
A Mnemonic to Use in Pharmacotherapy Assessment
Can "I ESCAPED CPR" make you a better pharmacist?
Endovascular or Open Repair Strategy for Ruptured AAA
Is endovascular repair of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm a safer and more cost effective option than open surgical repair?
Prescription Medication Use for Treatment of Osteoporosis
Are patients seeking and receiving osteoporosis treatment?
The Surgeon's Perspective on Esophageal Disease, and What It Means to Pathologists
GERD, along with its potential complications of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer, is on the rise, and pathologists play a critical role in determining diagnosis and interventional therapy.
Lack of Health Insurance Coverage Among Working-age Adults, 1993-2006
The number of people without health insurance continues to grow. What are the trends in lack of health insurance coverage among working-age US adults from 1993-2006? Which populations lack coverage?
Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis for Risk Pulmonary Embolism
Find out about a local thrombolysis regimen for the treatment of pulmonary embolism.
Highly Sensitive Troponin T Assay in Normotensive Patients With Acute PE
Biomarkers help to predict risk, tailor treatment, and improve outcomes in PE, but one size doesn't fit all populations.
Impact of Legislation on Scope of Practice Among CRNAs
Find out more about factors that influence what CRNAs do -- from rural towns to major cities.
Extensive DVT Following Prolonged Gaming
A 31-year-old man presented with a three-day history of left leg pain and swelling. Was his recent four-day stint of video gaming to blame?
Acute Subdural Hematoma in a Man With a Shunt
A major risk involving ventricular shunts is a predisposition to subdural hematoma development, and treatment can be difficult. How was this patient successfully managed?
Gross Hematuria Caused by a Congenital Intrarenal AVM
Congenital renal arteriovenous malformations are uncommon. How was it diagnosed and treated in this patient who presented with left flank pain and gross hematuria?
Hyperkalemia in a Dialysis Patient After Colon Diversion
This patient undergoing hemodialysis experienced ischemic colitis, leading to a temporary ileostomy. What caused her ensuing severe hyperkalemia?