Corticosteroids in Children with Bacterial Meningitis
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Adjuvant steroids did not affect mortality in children with bacterial meningitis.
Lipid Levels in Acute Coronary Syndrome
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These findings document much smaller acute changes in lipid values after ACS than those found previously.
By Kirsten E. Fleischmann, MD, MPH
May 13, 2008
Covering:
Pitt B et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2008 Apr 15; 51:1440
Miller M., J Am Coll Cardiol 2008 Apr 15; 51:1446
Is Tight Glycemic Control Beneficial Perioperatively?
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In a meta-analysis, perioperative mortality was significantly lower with insulin infusions than with control interventions, but the authors have doubts about the data.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
May 13, 2008
Covering:
Gandhi GY et al., Mayo Clin Proc 2008 Apr; 83:418
Screening for MSRA Using PCR
Fewer patients in the rapid-testing group than in the conventional-culture group acquired MRSA, but the difference was not significant.
Multislice CT for Pulmonary Embolism Makes Leg Ultrasound Unnecessary
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A simplified diagnostic approach is efficient and less costly than the standard protocol.
By Bruce Soloway, MD
May 8, 2008
Covering:
Righini M et al., Lancet 2008 Apr 19; 371:1343
Should Patients Be Fed Orally After Upper GI Surgery?
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No difference was noted in postoperative complications with enteral-tube or oral feeding.
By Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
May 8, 2008
Covering:
Lassen K et al., Ann Surg 2008 May; 247:721
Daly JM and Donahoo HC., Ann Surg 2008 May; 247:730
Thiazolidinediones and Risk for Fractures
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In an observational study, users of TZDs had higher risk for fractures than those taking other antidiabetes medications.
More Data on Aromatase Inhibitors for Breast Cancer
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Extending endocrine therapy beyond 5 years prevents some breast cancer relapses.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
May 8, 2008
Covering:
Muss HB et al., J Clin Oncol 2008 Apr 20; 26:1956
Mamounas EP et al., J Clin Oncol 2008 Apr 20; 26:1965
Goss PE et al., J Clin Oncol 2008 Apr 20; 26:1948
Smoking Prevention Intervention in Adolescents
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A specific provider- and peer-delivered intervention raised both continuing abstinence rates among nonsmokers and cessation rates among smokers.
Studies Reveal How Influenza Virus Antigenic Variation Develops and Spreads
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During the past decade, influenza strains causing winter epidemics worldwide have originated in the Asian tropics.
By Anthony L. Komaroff, MD
May 8, 2008
Covering:
Russell CA et al., Science 2008 Apr 18; 320:340
Rambaut A et al.,
