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More Data from the National Lung Screening TrialFree
- May 22, 2013
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
This report focuses on findings and follow-up testing during the first round of computed tomography screening.
- Reviewing:
- The National Lung Screening Trial Research Team. N Engl J Med 2013 May 23; 368:1980
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ID Learning Unit — "Isolator" Blood Cultures
Dr. Paul Sax is attending on the general medical service, and has set a goal to teach the medical residents one ID-related thing a day. The next lesson from the "ID Learning Unit": What are isolator blood cultures and when should you order them? Find out in his HIV and ID Observations blog, and check back here for more ID lessons.
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2013 ACCP Guideline on Screening for Lung CancerFree
- May 22, 2013
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
The American College of Chest Physicians recommends screening with low-dose computed tomography — but only in a carefully defined population.
- Reviewing:
- Detterbeck FC et al. Chest 2013 May; 143:e78S
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
All Children with Positive TB Screening Tests Need a Chest X-Ray
Chest radiographs revealed active tuberculosis in 3% of asymptomatic children with positive TB screens.
- Reviewing:
- Gwee A et al. Arch Dis Child 2013 Apr 20; 98:401
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Influenza Immunization in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Is Safe
- May 22, 2013
- Deborah Lehman, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
. . . and may reduce IBD-related healthcare visits.
- Reviewing:
- Benchimol EI et al. Pediatrics 2013 May 6
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Whole-Cell Pertussis Vaccine: More-Durable Protection?
- May 22, 2013
- Deborah Lehman, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
In a large retrospective study, even one whole-cell dose in the series provided better protection than acellular doses.
- Reviewing:
- Witt MA et al. Clin Infect Dis 2013 May; 56:1248
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Burning Bridges: Must Warfarin Be Stopped for Device Implantation?Free
- May 22, 2013
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
In a randomized trial, heparin bridging for implantation of a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator was associated with an increase in device-pocket hematoma.
- Reviewing:
- Birnie DH et al. N Engl J Med 2013 May 9
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Dual-Chamber ICDs for Primary Prevention: Pain with No Gain?
- May 22, 2013
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
Compared with single-chamber devices, dual-chamber ICDs are associated with significantly more implant complications and no improvement in outcomes.
- Reviewing:
- Peterson PN et al. JAMA 2013 May 15; 309:2025
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Discussion on CardioExchange: Subdural Hematoma and Possible ACS After SyncopeFree
- May 22, 2013
- The Editors
- Cardiology
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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Penicillin-Susceptible S. aureus Bacteremia — Treat with Penicillin, if Possible!Free
- May 22, 2013
- Thomas Glück, MD
- Infectious Diseases
In patients with penicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, risk for 30-day mortality was 2.5-fold higher with cefuroxime treatment than with penicillin treatment.
- Reviewing:
- Nissen JL et al. J Antimicrob Chemother 2013 Apr 18
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ID Learning Unit — Antibiotics with Excellent Oral AbsorptionFree
- May 20, 2013
- HIV/AIDS Clinical Care
In his blog HIV and ID Observations, Dr. Paul Sax makes the case for oral antibiotics.
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Beta-Blockers for Postural Tachycardia Syndrome?
- May 21, 2013
- Jaime Toro, MD
- Neurology
A trial of low-dose propranolol to improve measures of exercise capacity POTS
- Reviewing:
- Arnold AC et al. Neurology 2013 May 21; 80:1927
