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Postanalytical Issues in HR Expression in Breast Cancer
This article focuses on postanalytical factors, such as staining assessment and thresholds, which have significant impact on pathologist interpretation of hormone receptor status in breast cancer.
Differentiating Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy From Acute MI
Are reliable biomarkers available for the early diagnosis of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
Spinal Epidural Abscess After Corticosteroid Injections
Read a case report of this condition after epidural steroid injection.
Malaria Knowledge and Chemoprophylaxis Use of UK Travelers
Travelers who visit sub-Saharan Africa are an ongoing source of imported malaria. Why are malaria preventative measures not being used by high risk travelers?
Clinical Trials to Estimate the Efficacy of Preventive Interventions Against Malaria in Paediatric P
How can trial design be improved and standardized to enable comparative evaluation of malaria control measures in pediatric populations, specifically with respect to the design of malaria vaccine trials?
Conventional Development Versus Managed Growth
Land conversion involves the use of previously undeveloped land to accommodate development.
Acute Leukemias of Ambiguous Origin
This review of mixed-phenotype acute leukemia, or MPAL, summarizes classification, diagnostic criteria, and the challenges of clinical management.
Regional Anaesthesia to Prevent Chronic Pain After Surgery
Does regional anesthesia prevent persistent postoperative pain?
The Quality of Laboratory Testing Today
The analytic quality of laboratory tests requires improvement in measurement performance and more intensive quality control monitoring than the CLIA minimum of 2 levels per day.
Current Perspectives in Bladder Cancer Management
This overview focuses on current best-evidence in the diagnosis and management of transitional cell carcinoma, which comprises over 90% of bladder cancers.
Group Medical Visits at a Family Medicine Center
Could group patient visits with an interdisciplinary team of providers solve many of the pressures now felt in primary care?
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.
Gamification for Enhancing Graduate Medical Education
A new gamification-based educational software platform could be a novel approach to supplementing medical education.
Effect of Beta Blockers in Treatment of COPD
Many physicians are reluctant to prescribe beta-blockers for patients with concurrent COPD and hypertension or other cardiovascular disease. Is it safe?
Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy and Colorectal Cancer Incidence
This review summarizes and compares the most current evidence for effectiveness of screening sigmoidoscopy and screening colonoscopy in the prevention of colorectal cancer occurrence and deaths.
Complete Absence of KSHV/HHV-8 in Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders: An Immunohistochemic
Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders are a heterogeneous group of monoclonal or polyclonal lesions, occurring in immunosuppressed patients after transplantation. Aggregated cases are examined.
Vitamin D and Death From Vascular and Non-vascular Causes
What's the association of vitamin D deficiency with major cardiac and cardiovascular events?
Renal Denervation, LV Mass and Resistant Hypertension
What's the effect of renal denervation on myocardial parameters in patients with resistant hypertension.
A Primary Care-Public Health Partnership
This article describes the development and evaluation of a solution to address the dual problems of chronic homelessness and poor health outcomes experienced by people with serious mental illness.
Elbow Extension
Can a simple clinical screening test reduce the need for radiographs for patients with acute elbow injuries?