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Is Holding NSAIDs Prior to Surgery Rational?; Low-Dose Aspirin: Men vs Women; FDA Actions
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Insomnia is associated with an increased risk of falls in nursing home residents. The use of hypnotics is not.
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The management of neuropathic pain (NPP) presents a challenge to clinicians of all specialties, since disorders associated with NPP span the gamut of medical disciplines.
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The 12-lead ECG in the Figure was obtained from a 69-year-old woman with a history of a previous large myocardial infarction. She was aware of an extra beating of her heart, but was otherwise asymptomatic at the time this tracing was recorded. How would you interpret this tracing in view of this presentation, her prior history, and the knowledge that the patient was known to have complete right bundle branch block on prior ECG?
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In patients with vascular disease or diabetes mellitus, long-term vitamin E supplementation does not prevent cancer or major cardiovascular events and may increase the risk for heart failure.
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Screening for bipolar disorder in primary care settings can aid in its diagnosis.
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A new therapeutic agent has been approved for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
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The FDA has asked Pfizer to withdraw valdecoxib (Bextra) from the market due to safety concerns.
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In the past few years, new strategies in the management of sepsis have shown significant mortality benefits. This article addresses aspects regarding the management of sepsis, including appropriate fluid administration, medications, and other evidence-based strategies necessary for the treatment of septic patients in the emergency department. With the incorporation of these new practice strategies in addition to the guidelines published by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, emergency physicians can contribute to a significant decrease in sepsis mortality in the years to come.
