-
The new 64-slice cardiovascular computed tomography (CVCT) is theoretically superior to the old 16-slice CT for detecting coronary artery disease (CAD).
-
Several observational studies, as well as some animal research have suggested a beneficial role of statins in subjects with acute bacterial infection and sepsis. The hypothesis that statins may manifest non-lipid actions (pleiotropic effects) has been a popular theme for years.
-
Can Calcium and Vitamin D Prevent Hip Fractures?; Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia; Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee; Refractory Asthma and TNFConnection?; FDA Actions
-
-
Enhanced external counterpulsation (eecp) has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms in patients with refractory angina and congestive heart failure, ...
-
Cinefluoroscopy (cf) has been the gold standard for the evaluation of suspected mechanical prosthetic valve thrombosis, but only provides an analysis of leaflet motion.
-
In this report, deharo and colleagues correlate the tracings recorded by an implantable recorder during spontaneous episodes of syncope, with the results of provocative head-up tilt (HUT) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testing.
-
-
Kalhan and colleagues at the hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (a participating ARDSNet investigation site) performed a prospective observational cohort study of patients with acute lung injury (ALI) or the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) managed in their ICUs during a 22-month period beginning after publication of the initial ARDSNet study.
-
Despite favorable reviews, limited evidence supports the benefit of high fidelity human simulation (HFHS) in preference to more traditional forms of health care provider education.