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1. Race a Factor in Decision to Amputate a Leg? Amputation for peripheral arterial disease was nearly twice as likely for blacks as for whites, despite access to good hospitals or high patient income.
2. The Gupta Guide: Autism -- What Is Happening Here? A report out this week stating that one in 50 school children carries ...
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My perspective on scientific publications has been greatly affected by my experience with this blog and social media in particular. The ability to serve as author, reviewer, advertiser and marketer can be easily achieved in this space thanks to the power of self-publishing. But with this new platform comes new responsibilities and for those of us who chose to work with people daily, perhaps none is as great as maintaining ...
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1. PFO Closure Still an Open Question. The negative results of three studies should have closed the book on patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure in cryptogenic stroke, but somehow the book is still being picked up.
2. Norovirus Main Gastroenteritis Culprit in Kids. Norovirus far surpasses rotavirus as the primary cause of acute gastroenteritis in children younger ...
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1. Health Reform Success Requires Good Incentives. Improperly aligned incentives could undermine healthcare reform efforts by being either ineffective or leading physicians to think more about economics and less about the patients' interest.
2. Watching CPR Helps Ease Family's Grief. Family members who witnessed a cardiopulmonary resuscitation attempt were less likely to experience subsequent symptoms of post-traumatic ...
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1. NYC to Appeal Soda Ban Ruling, Miss. Forbids Such Bans. New York City will appeal a judge's ruling against its ban on extra-large sugary drinks, the mayor's office announced Monday; meanwhile, legislators in Mississippi are making sure towns in their state don't follow NYC's lead.
2. Weight Gain in Smokers Who Quit Is OK for the ...
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1. LDL May Rise in Winter Months. LDL levels may increase during the winter months, according to the largest study to date to evaluate cholesterol levels by season.
2. HPS2-THRIVE May Signal the End for Niacin. Results from a landmark study of specially formulated niacin in 25,673 high-risk patients appears to have extinguished any clinical role for ...
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1. Tattoo Me: Tales of Regret and No Regrets. Almost a third of people with tattoos regretted the decision to get body art, particularly men who obtained tattoos at a young age.
2. Distance Program Helps Depressed Heart Patients. An organized depression treatment program gave patients who'd had a heart attack -- or a near miss -- ...
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Juan Gonzales, (not his real name), is a somewhat demented elderly Hispanic male, who I met last week in an intensive care unit. He spoke little English, and I spoke limited Spanish. His devoted family was at the bedside, and fortunately his daughter was able to provide some history. He was admitted with palpitations and dizziness and atrial fibrillation with a rapid response.
His family had just moved him from Miami, ...
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1. Even Mild Hits to Head Disrupt Blood-Brain Barrier. Football players who experienced repeated mild hits to the head, even without receiving a true concussion, showed evidence of disruption of the blood-brain barrier and an autoimmune response in the brain, which may help explain the premature neurodegeneration increasingly seen in athletes.
2. Cellulitis Dx Often Incorrect. Three-fourths ...
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1. Top 10 Strategies for Patient Safety Outlined. There are 10 ways to prevent nosocomial infections and overt medical errors that have been proven to work and that should be followed in all healthcare facilities.
2. CDC: Rare Superbug Hits U.S. Hospitals. Although still unusual, a rising number of U.S. hospitals have reported cases ...
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