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Acute on Chronic Liver Failure: New Definition and Implications
Ascites, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, hepatic encephalopathy and bacterial infections are common complications experienced by patients with cirrhosis. Traditionally, when a cirrhotic patient experiences one of these complications and develops worsening liver function, he or she is diagnosed with acute on chronic liver failure. -
Hemicraniectomy in Older Patients with Large Middle Cerebral Artery Infarcts Reduces Mortality
In an earlier study of early decompressive hemicraniectomy for large middle cerebral artery strokes, the same investigators demonstrated reduced mortality without increasing the risk of very severe disability among patients ≤ 60 years of age. -
Does Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prevent Postoperative UTIs in Patients Requiring Short-term Catheterization?
After pelvic floor reconstructive surgery, antibiotic prophylaxis with daily nitrofurantoin during postoperative catheterization does not decrease risk of urinary tract infection. -
Should Dialysis Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Be Treated with Warfarin?
This was a retrospective cohort study from Quebec and Ontario, Canada, examining patients ≥ 65 years of age admitted to a hospital with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF) between 1998 and 2007. -
Beta-Blockers in CAD Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery
Recent controversy has erupted concerning the use of prophylactic beta-blockers in patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) undergoing non-cardiac surgery. -
The Course of Headache in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
In a prospective study of 35 patients with newly diagnosed idiopathic intracranial hypertension confirmed by diagnostic lumbar puncture and treated with standard medication regimens, 43% of patients had excellent headache outcome at 12 months, with the major improvement seen within the first month of diagnosis. -
The Photosensitive Patient
Photosensitivity is an abnormal cutaneous reaction to visible or ultraviolet light. The photodermatoses often overlap clinically, and a broad understanding may help facilitate proper diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral. This article will address several of the different photodermatoses and their clinical entities, and will provide a guide for evaluation of the photosensitive patient.
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You Have Type I Diabetes ... Now The BAD News!
Type 1 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of mortality, secondary to microvascular (neuropathy, nephropathy) and macrovascular (coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease) complications. -
Research targets new condom technology
Eleven research teams have received funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle to pursue new condom designs that could help increase condom use by improving sexual sensation and other aspects of user experience. -
New guidelines focus on PrEP use against HIV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued clinical guidance for use of anti-HIV drugs in uninfected patients who are at substantial risk of infection.