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Jehovah's Witness Patients With Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancies
Emergency treatment for hemorrhage in Jehovah's Witnesses presents many challenges, but these cases demonstrate that with proper management and alternative therapies, lives can be saved.
Judicial Policy and Expanded Duties for Pharmacists
In each case, the courts recognized that a pharmacist's responsibilities extend far beyond accurate order processing.
Airway Strategies in Nail Gun Injuries to the Mouth
This very unusual case describes the surgical and anesthesiological management of a patient who attempted suicide by nail gun, resulting in both penetrating chest and mouth injuries.
Anti-HER2/neu Antibodies A0485 and SP3 Compared With FISH
This study compares the use of monoclonal antibody SP3 and polyclonal antibody A0485 immunostaining for determination of HER2/neu status. Is one more accurate than the other?
Traumatic Abdominal Wall Hernia in Two Adults: A Case Series
Traumatic hernia of the abdominal wall is a rare entity. In adults, the presentation can vary substantially and the diagnosis is difficult. Here are 2 adult cases for review.
Teaching Adherence in Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy
Do pharmacy students know how to improve patient adherence?
Heart Failure in Younger Patients
How do younger patients with heart failure differ from their older counterparts?
Surgical Safety Checklists
Surgical checklists can make a substantial difference to patient safety, but implementation requires flexibility.
Part-time and Job-Share Careers Among Pharmacy Faculty
Read about advantages and disadvantages of this alternative work schedule for academic pharmacy.
Anorectal Melanoma: Report of Three Cases
Primary anorectal melanoma (ARM) is a rare disorder. It constitutes less than 1% of all melanomas and 4% of all anorectal tumors other than adenocarcinoma.
Cesarean Delivery Outcomes for Rural FPs and Obstetricians
Do patients face increased risk when Cesarean deliveries are performed by FPs rather than OBs? This study examined outcomes at two rural hospitals.
An Interprofessional Diabetes Experience
Can social networking help clinicians understand each other better?
Acupuncture for Chronic Pain in Urban Primary Care
This article reports the outcome of a recent NIH-funded clinical trial of acupuncture for chronic back pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis in a medically underserved population.
Improving Adult Immunizations in the Primary Care Setting
Are Americans getting the vaccinations that they need, and what steps can clinicians take to ensure that patients have access to immunizations in the primary care setting?
The First Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health
In the 50 years since the first Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health, what more have we learned about the dangers of smoking, and what can public health clinicians do to continue to encourage patients to quit smoking?
Decongestants During Pregnancy and the Risk of Birth Defects
Are over-the-counter decongestants safe to use during pregnancy? This study assessed the risks for both intranasal and oral formulations.
Whipple's Disease Diagnosed During Anti-TNF Alpha Treatment
Did antirheumatic therapy with TNF-alpha inhibitors transform subacute infections with T. whipplei into a life-threatening disease?
Vicarious Trauma in a Group of Inner-City Family Physicians
What is the emotional cost of caring? This study explored the experiences of a group of inner-city family physicians caring for women using illicit drugs.
Impact of Cilostazol on Platelet Function Profiles in Diabetes and CAD
Diabetics have reduced platelet inhibition compared with non-diabetics following clopidogrel therapy. Can platelet inhibition be enhanced by adjunctive treatment with cilostazol in these patients?
Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacogenomic Testing
This study addresses some of the many controversies surrounding direct-to-consumer genomic testing. How do these tests impact both consumers and health care providers?