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Caffeine Intake, Smoking, and Risk of Parkinson Disease
Studies have suggested that higher caffeine intake and smoking are associated with a lower risk of Parkinson's disease. This study attempts to sort out the complexities of this interrelationship.
Discontinuation of ART Among Adults in HIV Care in the US
What is the prevalence and reason for ART discontinuation among HIV+ adults in the United States?
Cost-effectiveness of Delivering Intermittent Preventive Treatment, Kenya
This paper evaluates the costs and cost-effectiveness of intermittent preventive treatment as delivered by teachers in schools in western Kenya.
Big Data and Visual Analytics in Anaesthesia and Health Care
Read how data analytics applied to big data are facilitating outcomes research and quality improvement efforts.
MALAdaptive: Do We Avoid Metformin Unnecessarily?
The use of metformin is often avoided in diabetic patients due to the fear of lactic acidosis, a potentially serious adverse effect. Is this fear justified?
Pathologic Findings in Reduction Mammaplasty Specimens
Reduction mammaplasty (RM) is a common surgical procedure performed for cosmetic reasons or for symptomatic mammary hypertrophy (back and neck pain, intertrigo).
Fostering Professionalism Among Doctors
Can participation in work-based discussion groups positively impact the understanding and development of medical professionalism?
Perforated Duodenal Ulcer Presenting With Subphrenic Abscess
The diagnosis of a perforated ulcer is usually straightforward. Why was the diagnosis missed for over two weeks in this unusual case?
ASHP Therapeutic Position Statement on the Daily Use of Aspirin
An analysis of recent studies provides the latest guidance on who should take aspirin daily to prevent heart attacks.
Effect of HPV on Cell Cycle Proteins in Pre-Cervical Carcinoma Lesions
Immunohistochemical assessment of cell cycle proteins may help distinguish normal and benign conditions of the cervix from precursor lesions of cervical carcinoma.
Improving Glycemic Control in Adults With Diabetes Mellitus
Few physicians have the resources to achieve the level of glycemic control needed to avert complications.
Effectiveness of Case Management for Homeless Persons
What types of case management strategies are most effective when working with homeless populations?
Task Shifting for the Delivery of Pediatric ART
Task shifting is now a broadly practiced approach to improve access to ART in HIV+ adults. Could this approach benefit pediatric patients?
HPV in ASC-US Cytology and Cervical Precancer Risk
This study assessed the efficacy of the Aptima HPV genotype assay for cervical cancer risk stratification in women with an ASC-US cytology diagnosis.
Aldosterone and Cortisol and LV Remodelling Following MI
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients with heart failure complicating AMI and in chronic heart failure, but why?
The PROTECT In-hospital Risk Model
What are the main determinants of an adverse outcome for acute heart failure?
Concordence in Reporting of ER in Breast Carcinomas
This study sought to determine interobserver variability in reporting ER status across a full range breast carcinomas, including those classified as ER negative and ER positive.
Novel Anticoagulants in AF: Primer for the Primary Physician
Factor Xa inhibitors, direct thrombin inhibitors, aspirin, warfarin--what should you use for AF? Learn their different roles, and how and when to transition from the old to the new, in this guide.
Mitral Valve Surgery
Mitral valve repair represents the optimal surgical treatment for severe degenerative mitral regurgitation, but what is the best time for it?
2,000 Years of Changing Perspectives on Malaria
Scientists and Doctors have chased malaria for centuries. This paper reviews the theories and treatments for malaria from ancient times until today.