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Survey of Academic Pediatric Hospitalist Programs in the US
Pediatric hospital medicine is a relatively new field that has been growing rapidly over the past 20 years. This study examined the current status of academic PHM programs in the US.
Current Oral Antiplatelets: Focus Update on Prasugrel
Learn more about prasugrel--a potent antiplatelet agent approved for use in ACS and percutaneous coronary intervention--in this drug profile.
Parietal Subdural Empyema Following Odontogenic Sinusitis
Was this patient's acute sinusitis and subsequent parietal subdural empyema a consequence of his recent tooth extraction?
Long-Acting Risperidone Injection
Risperidone is the first atypical antipsychotic available in a long-acting injectable formulation.
Assessing PrEP Adherence/Exposure Using Hair Samples
Is measuring exposure in small hair samples an accurate way to assess HIV PrEP adherence?
Hospital Readmission Performance and Patterns of Readmission
This study suggests that strategies that lower risk of hospital readmission globally are more effective than those that focus on specific diagnoses or time periods after hospital stay.
Epstein-Barr Virus-Positive Pleural Effusion
Many cases of pleural effusion remain unexplained, but an association with Epstein-Barr virus is sometimes found. What are the clinical and cytomorphologic features of EBV-associated PEs?
Clinicopathologic Features of CD5-positive Nodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Assessment of CD5 expression is a useful tool in the workup of B-cell lymphomas. What is its role in nodal marginal zone lymphoma?
Effect of Financial Incentives on Improvement in Medical Quality
Financial incentives have long been used to increase productivity in industry, but will they do the same for preventive health care?
Body Mass and Weight Change in Relation to Mortality Risk
This study evaluated body mass and weight change at multiple time points spanning early, middle, and late adulthood. How did weight history impact mortality risk?
Alvimopan for Postoperative Ileus
Read about a new peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist for postoperative ileus.
Thrombocytopenia Caused by Splenic Hamartoma
We report a rare case of isolated thrombocytopenia due to a large hamartoma of the pulposal type, which resolved with splenectomy in a 46-year-old man.
AMI Diagnosis in Pre-existing CAD Using Sensitive Troponins
What is the diagnostic accuracy of one high-sensitive and two sensitive cTn assays in patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of acute myocardial infarction?
Brain Imaging in Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Deficiency
In this review, the authors demonstrate how brain MRI can be a valuable assist in the challenging diagnosis of mitochondrial respiratory chain deficiencies.
Lenalidomide in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
This agent works well with dexamethasone in suppressing multiple myeloma in patients whose disease has returned after treatment, or who never responded to earlier treatment.
Syphilis on the Rise: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Find out more about identifying and treating patients who are at high risk for syphilis infection.
Scope of Practice and ABFM Recertification Exam Performance
While recent studies suggested that rural family physicians are more likely to pass the ABFM Maintenance of Certification exam, it may have more to do with practice scope than location.
HER2 Positivity in Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma
This report validates the currently used standardized HER2 scoring system for establishing HER2 status in gastroesophageal adenocarcinomas.
Ethical and Legal Challenges in Disaster Medicine
Hurricane Katrina taught us many valuable lessons in disaster planning, and some improvements have been made. But are you and your hospital prepared for the next big one?
Health Information Technology Adoption Among FM Diplomates
This short policy brief looks at the mean adoption rate of electronic health records by family physicians in both urban and rural settings. Are family physicians lagging behind?