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Synergism From Combinations of Malaria Vaccines
Combining infection-blocking vaccines that confer malaria protection through different mechanisms could lead to efficacy through synergistic combinations.
Childhood Grief Related to the Death of a Sibling
What have we learned about childhood sibling survivors from events such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School disaster?
Outlet Constipation 1 Year After Robotic Sacrocolpopexy
Does robotic sacrocolpopexy improve symptoms of outlet constipation in women with pelvic organ prolapse?
Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation
Here is the first study to compare long-term outcomes in patients who received heart transplants after intra-aortic balloon pump bridging and patients who underwent elective transplantation.
Darwin for Doctors
Learn how a better understanding of Darwin's true ideas can benefit the practice of medicine
2,000 Years of Changing Perspectives on Malaria
Scientists and Doctors have chased malaria for centuries. This paper reviews the theories and treatments for malaria from ancient times until today.
Deep Enteroscopy
An overview of recent technological advances in deep small bowel endoscopy techniques for evaluation of occult GI bleeding.
Obesity and Weight Gain Among HIV+ Uninsured Minorities
Do racial and health insurance disparities in those infected with HIV increase their risk for obesity and weight gain?
An Asthma Action Plan Decision Support Tool in an EHR
An asthma action plan decision support tool within the EHR provides evidence-based guidelines for providers at the point of care, while creating individualized instructional handouts for patients.
Smartphone Use During Inpatient Attending Rounds
The use of smartphones during attending rounds is becoming more prevalent; and while it can be useful, it can also prove distracting. Might patient safety be impacted?
Improved Detection of Hereditary Haemochromatosis
The authors present an algorithm with a high predictive value for the diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis in primary care patients with raised serum ferritin values.
Screening for Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV Patients
This quick and feasible screening tool could help in the initial stages of a HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder diagnosis.
Surgical Delay in Acute Admissions on Warfarin
The authors highlight a practical problem shared across different specialties.
TNF-alpha Inhibitors and Risk of Serious Infections in IBD
The results of this study highlight the need for awareness of potential infectious complications among people with IBD using TNF-alpha inhibitors, especially early in the course of treatment.
Undertreatment of Panic Disorder in Primary Care
As is major depression, panic disorder is commonly treated in the primary care setting, with more than 80% of patients with panic disorder complaining of such physical symptoms as chest pain, tachycardia, or dyspnea.
Perception of Colonoscopy Benefits and Patient Knowledge
Do patients fully understand the potential benefits of colorectal cancer screening? This new study explains.
HER2 Positivity in Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma
This report validates the currently used standardized HER2 scoring system for establishing HER2 status in gastroesophageal adenocarcinomas.
Cardiac MRI in Identifying Ventricular Arrhythmia Substrate
What's the clinical value of analyzing ventricular scar tissue to find an ablation approach in patients with ventricular arrhythmias?
Sexual Concerns of Women Seeking Gynecological Care
Clinicians must explore the sexual concerns of women and how they relate to overall well being.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Primary Sternal Osteomyelitis
This case report documents a rare case of primary sternal osteomyelitis in a 39-year-old man with no risk factors. How was it successfully treated?