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Clinical Briefs by Louis Kuritzky, MD

It has been demonstrated that women with metabolic syndrome (MBS) have a higher prevalence of sexual dysfunction.

Special Feature: Pressures, Volumes, Outcomes, and Physiology in Mechanical Ventilation

There is little debate that tidal volume (VT) should be lowered in patients with acute lung injury (ALI) or the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Pharmacology Watch: Are Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) Safe?

Zometa and hip fractures; Merck HIV Vaccine Ineffective in Clinical Trial; Thimerosal and Mercury Exposure; FDA Actions

Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement

Delayed Transfer to the ICU Increases Length of Stay and Mortality

This study examined outcomes in 50,322 patients admitted to the emergency department and later transferred to the ICU during the period from 2000-2003.

Predicting Poor Outcome from Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage results in 250,000 hospitalizations and between 15,000 and 30,000 deaths per year in the United States.

Seizures and Status Epilepticus in Adults: Part II

This issue is the second part of our discussion on status epilepticus in adults.