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This case series and prospective observational study describe propylene glycol toxicity in patients receiving IV benzodiazepines. The authors estimate the incidence of this important but unrecognized complication to be 19%.
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The FDA has approved the first of a new class of agents, the vaptans. Conivaptan, the first arginine vasopressin receptor antagonist, is approved for the management of serious sodium/water imbalance. It will be marketed by Astellas Pharma US, Inc as Vaprisol®.
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Efficacy and Safety of Benazepril for Advanced Chronic Renal Insufficiency; Prognostic Value of Thyroid Hormone Levels in Acute MI: Just an Epiphenomenon?; Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and the Risk of Actinic Keratoses and Squamous Cell Cancers of the Skin
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The 12-lead ECG in the Figure was obtained from a 73-year-old man with dyspnea. What ECG findings do you see that may account for his symptoms?
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Letrozole for Postmenopausal Women with Breast Cancer; Do Antidepressants Increase Risk of Suicide?; Can Viagra Improve Heart Function?; Can Tamoxifen Increase Your Height?; A Dramatic Increase of Clostridium difficile; FDA Actions
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Part I of this series examined the pathophysiology of asthma and emergency department management strategies such as beta agonists, steroids, and magnesium. Part II will continue with management strategies and will also discuss asthma in special populations.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex psychobiological syndrome that evolves in vulnerable individuals as a direct consequence of exposure to trauma. While different types of trauma such as natural disasters or rape may precipitate the disorder, the sequelae of symptoms are consistent among victims.
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