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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.
HER2 Gene Amplification in Breast Cancer
Data suggests that almost 10% of breast cancers referred for HER2 testing present equivocal results. The authors provide recommendations for diagnosing these problematic cases.
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.
2013 ESC Guidelines on Management of Stable CAD
New guidelines should be applied to patients with stable known or suspected coronary artery disease.
Alcohol Consumption Over Time and Risk of Death
While many studies have examined the association between alcohol intake and mortality, this meta-analysis looks at consumption over a prolonged period of time, rather than current use.
Judicial Policy and Expanded Duties for Pharmacists
In each case, the courts recognized that a pharmacist's responsibilities extend far beyond accurate order processing.
Using Nurses and Office Staff to Report Prescribing Errors in Primary Care
Voluntary prescribing-error reporting could help identify and understand medication errors. What can be learned from this error-reporting system regarding detected prescribing errors in primary care?
Hemorrhagic Gastric Ulcer After H. Pylori Eradication
Even though H. pylori had been eradicated in these two patients, they both developed gastric ulcers. Were recent stressors the cause?
Transfusion-Transmitted Malaria From Asymptomatic Travelers
P. malariae infections in non-immune travelers may occur without symptoms and persist subclinically for years; posing a threat to the blood bank if their blood is donated.
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.
Significance of CADM4 Expression in IDC of the Breast
Cell adhesion molecule 4 is a novel tumor suppressor associated with the development and progression of some cancers. Does it play a role in the progression of DCIS to invasive ductal carcinoma?
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?