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The prologue of Robin Cook's novel "Toxin" contains the following: "Within the pen an obviously sick cow was lying in its own diarrhea." What follows is an intriguing detective story of suspense and devastation caused by society's failure to control a tiny microbe called Escherichia coli.
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Are thiazolidinediones safe? New study shows Zometa reduces risk of hip fractures and improves survival; Merck HIV vaccine proven ineffective in clinical trials; no causal association found between exposure to mercury from thimerosal; and FDA approvals.
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Elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) benefit from warfarin, with a 50% reduction in stroke risk.
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Benign headaches associated with sexual activity are either a dull aching pain prior to orgasm or severe pain at orgasm. They can be prevented with indomethacin, beta-blockers, or triptans.
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A simple screening test can predict which patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) may have trouble driving a motor vehicle.
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Are thiazolidinediones safe? New study shows Zometa reduces risk of hip fractures and improves survival; Merck HIV vaccine proven ineffective in clinical trials; no causal association found between exposure to mercury from thimerosal; and FDA approvals.
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Phrenic nerve conduction studies may be a promising method to anticipate respiratory failure in patients with GBS.
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This retrospective study demonstrated that 31% of patients with ICH had an electrographic or clinical seizure while in the hospital.
