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The Economic Burden of Undiagnosed Pre-diabetes

The economic burden of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes has exceeded $322 billion.

Treatment of C. Difficile — Follow the Guidelines

ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: The primary outcome was the occurrence of complications, including relapse within four weeks, surgery, and 30-day mortality.

Should Clinicians Discuss Resumption of Sexual Activity Following an Acute MI?

Although the U.S. and European cardiovascular society guidelines recommend that patients be counseled about resuming sexual activity after suffering an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), the actual demographics of sexual education post-myocardial infarction (MI) are unknown.

The Whole Is Greater than the Parts: Artemisia Annua and Malaria

Whole plant Artemisia annua more adequately treated one species of the malaria parasite infection in mice.

Statins and the Neuromuscular System

Statins inhibit the function of 3-hydroy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase and are widely used for risk reduction of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. It is estimated that about 10% of patients will discontinue statins due to muscle-related symptoms.

Predicting Efficacy of IVIG in CIDP

In a retrospective chart review of 281 treatment-naïve patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, lack of response to intravenous immunoglobulin was predicted by 1) presence of painful neuropathy and 2) strength differences between arm and leg muscles.

Progesterone in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury

ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: Administration of progesterone after acute traumatic brain injury does not improve neurological outcome nor reduce mortality.

The Clinical Spectrum of Encephalitis

Encephalitis is a serious neurologic condition caused by acute inflammation of the brain. Patients typically present acutely with any combination of confusion, fever, seizures, headache, focal neurologic deficits, and abnormal involuntary movements. Diagnosis is typically made by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis and serologic studies on CSF and blood.

Can Answering a Phone Call Give You Cancer?

In the past decade, cellular phone usage has grown exponentially worldwide, and this use is prevalent in all age groups, including children.

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Platelet Transfusion

The American Association of Blood Banks has six recommendations of varying strengths based on the availability of quality evidence.