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Tissue Invasion by Malignantly Transformed Cells from Hymenolepis nana in a Human Host
The first reported case of human disease caused by parasite-derived cancer cells was discovered in a 41-year-old man with HIV infection; lung, adrenal, and liver nodules; and lymphadenopathy.
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Outcomes of Acute Encephalitis in Children
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: MRI is useful not only in assisting with identifying the etiology of encephalitis, but also provides prognostic information.
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Meningitis Update
MONOGRAPH: There are several etiologies of meningitis, but it's most often due to an infectious process.
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Printing 3D Medical Devices Have Liability Angles
Hospitals are adopting 3D printing for a variety of uses without fully exploring the new dimensions of risk.
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A Cup of Coffee a Day Keeps the Grim Reaper Away
A recent study gives new meaning to "Good to the Last Drop."
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STIs: Bad and Getting Worse
New research from the CDC says sexually transmitted infections are at epidemic levels. -
Does Atrial Fibrillation Portend a Worse Prognosis in the ICU?
In this prospective, observational cohort study, both new-onset and recurrent atrial fibrillation were associated with increased hospital mortality, especially in patients without sepsis.
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Nutrition in the ICU: The Controversy Continues
When comparing critically ill patients who receive standard enteral feeding vs permissive underfeeding, there is no difference in 90-day mortality.
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Is Optimizing Respiratory Muscle Function During Mechanical Ventilation an Illusion?
Rapid loss in diaphragmatic thickness during the first week of mechanical ventilation is common and associated with higher levels of ventilator driving pressure.
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Is Less More Or Is More Less?
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: Here are details on oxygen saturation goals in the mechanically ventilated.