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A Predictive Equation to Guide Vitamin D Dose in Patients
It's generally accepted that vitamin D deficiency is widespread, and recommended doses are usually inadequate. But just what is the proper intake for adult patients?
Neutral Endopeptidase Inhibition and Natriuretic Peptide System
Newly surfacing strategies for heart failure and hypertension management are reviewed.
Cardiovascular Risk After Discontinuation of HRT After MI
Guidelines recommend discontinuation of hormone replacement therapy after myocardial infarction due to the risk of possible adverse cardiovascular events. Is it really necessary?
Young-Age Prostate Cancer
While prostate cancer is usually a disease of the elderly, it is not uncommon in younger men. How do clinical, biologic, and genetic features differ between these two age groups?
Resting, Night-time, and 24 H Heart Rate as Risk Markers
Is a fast heart rate a ticking-time-bomb, for middle aged patients?
Discontinuation and Reinstitution of Medications During the
The issues regarding the discontinuation and reinstitution of long-term therapies, including cardiovascular agents, anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents, central nervous system agents, and herbal m
Part-time and Job-Share Careers Among Pharmacy Faculty
Read about advantages and disadvantages of this alternative work schedule for academic pharmacy.
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Hypogonadism
Loss of sex drive and/or energy are symptoms frequently reported by men with hypogonadism. This study assessed the validity of two new patient-reported outcome measures for these patients.
Hypercalcemia Induced by Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
Could either radiotherapy or chemotherapy have caused cancer cell amplification or clonal rearrangement?
Myocardial Bridge Causing Anterior Myocardial Infarction
Approximately 6% of patients with myocardial infarction have no evidence of coronary atherosclerosis by angiography or at autopsy.
Leukocyte Telomere Length and the Father's Age Enigma
What are the implications for the health of future generations given the demographic trend toward increasing paternal age at conception?
Saw Palmetto-induced Pancreatitis
A 55-year-old reformed alcoholic, sober for greater than 15 years, presented with severe non-radiating epigastric pain associated with nausea and vomiting.
Chemotherapeutic Treatment of Colorectal Cancer in Pregnancy
While colon cancer during pregnancy presents many challenges, this case demonstrates that chemotherapy be successfully used without harm to the fetus.
Assessing Non-Cancer-Related Health Status of Cancer Patients
The findings of this study provide insight into non-cancer-related health issues among cancer patients and their risk of dying from other causes.
Preparedness for Natural Disasters Among Older US Adults
Many older adults are ill-prepared for natural disasters, according to a survey of older Americans. How can disaster preparedness be improved among this population?
Molecular Analysis of c-Kit and PDGFRA in GISTs Diagnosed by EUS
Mutation analysis is possible in these endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cell blocks & can assist in the diagnosis and therapeutic decisions in gastrointestinal stromal tumor cases.
Processing and Reporting of Lymph Node Specimens
The Association of Directors of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology (ADASP) has published numerous documents with recommendations for reporting of surgical pathology specimens involving particular organ sites (for example, breast, pancreas, thyroid).
Kluver-Bucy Syndrome After Minor Brain Injury
Bilateral temporal lobe lesions (especially with hippocampal damage) cause recent memory impairment and behavioral disturbances.
Residents' Knowledge of Quality Improvement
Could the addition of group quality projects to residency training improve residents' understanding of quality improvement?
Swallowing of a Foreign Body Leading to Misdiagnosis of ACS
While this patient's severe chest pain was initially presumed to be acute coronary syndrome, a CT scan revealed a more unusual cause.