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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.
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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.
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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.
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Progesterone in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: Administration of progesterone after acute traumatic brain injury does not improve neurological outcome nor reduce mortality.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Calcium & Vitamin D Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women
As a significant number of postmenopausal women supplement calcium and vitamin D for bone health, the possibility of over-supplementation is a concern.
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Benefits of NIV in COPD Supported in Routine Clinical Practice
In a large cohort study, COPD patients managed with noninvasive ventilation had lower inpatient mortality compared to those managed with invasive ventilation.
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Multicenter QI Project Results in a 23% Reduction in Medical Errors
Implementation of a quality improvement project focused on handoffs reduced medical errors by 23% and preventable adverse events by 30%.