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A review of ambulatory medical malpractice cases of missed and delayed diagnoses reveals that they result from a witches' brew of multiple breakdowns, cognitive errors, and dysfunctional systems.
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The FDA has approved an oral, once-daily drug for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. Telbivudine is the β-L enantiomer of thymidine with potent antiviral activity against hepatitis B virus.
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There are a number of abnormalities apparent in the 12-lead ECG image. First, the rhythm is not sinus, as upright P waves are not seen in lead II.
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Patients with coronary artery disease who have received intra-coronary, drug-eluding stents (DES) may benefit from longer courses of clopidogrel than is currently standard.
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Although it is known that cigarette smoking is the most prevalent risk factor for lung cancer, other risk factors are important. It is notable that 10% of men and 20% of women with lung cancer never smoked, and that nearly half of patients are former smokers.
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The ECG image in this article was obtained from an elderly woman who was being seen in the office for shortness of breath. No chest pain. What do you make of her "arrows and tachycardia?"
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