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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
H1N1 Rapid Tests: Poor SensitivityFree
- October 14, 2009
- Stephen G. Baum, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Rapid tests for seasonal influenza generally have relatively low sensitivity; their sensitivity for detecting the 2009 H1N1 virus seems even worse.
- Reviewing:
- Drexler JF et al. Emerg Infect Dis 2009 Oct; 15:1662
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Mastectomy Instead of BCS: What Is the Role of the Surgeon's Recommendation?Free
- October 22, 2009
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Reasons for mastectomy are related to surgeon's recommendation, patient's preference, and contraindications to breast-conserving surgery.
- Reviewing:
- Morrow M et al. JAMA 2009 Oct 14; 302:1551
LETTER TO READERS
A Wait-and-See Approach to Management of Otitis Media in Children: Readers Weigh InFree
- August 21, 2009
- Ron M. Walls, MD, FRCPC, FAAEM
- Emergency Medicine
The preponderance of evidence opposes the routine use of antibiotics, although some readers disagree.
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Does Your Patient Really Need Another Chest CT?
- August 21, 2009
- Richard D. Zane, MD, FAAEM
- Emergency Medicine
Repeat chest CT angiography scans have a low yield for diagnosing pulmonary embolism.
- Reviewing:
- Kline JA et al. Ann Emerg Med 2009 Jul; 54:41
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Condoms Prevent Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2!
- August 21, 2009
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Consistent users had a significantly reduced risk for genital herpes infection compared with never users.
- Reviewing:
- Martin ET et al. Arch Intern Med 2009 Jul 13; 169:1233
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Acne Is Common, Complex, and Chronic
- August 21, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
The Global Alliance to Improve Outcomes in Acne compiled recent data and opinions on acne management and provides updated recommendations.
- Reviewing:
- Thiboutot D et al. J Am Acad Dermatol 2009 May; 60:S1
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
More Evidence Supports Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Screening
- August 14, 2009
- Douglas K. Rex, MD
- Gastroenterology
Reductions in cancer mortality rates were associated with screening versus no screening.
- Reviewing:
- Hoff G et al. BMJ 2009 May 31; 338:b1846
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Predicting Outcome in Patients with Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis
- August 12, 2009
- Howard C. Herrmann, MD
- Cardiology
A simple risk score could take some of the uncertainty out of watchful waiting for valve replacement.
- Reviewing:
- Monin J-L et al. Circulation 2009 Jul 7; 120:69
NEWS IN CONTEXT
What's New with the Flu?Free
- August 21, 2009
- Peggy Sue Weintrub, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
New clinical information and updated preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic recommendations geared for pediatricians
- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2009 Jul 24; 58:773
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Antibiotic Prescribing and Respiratory Infection Outcomes
- July 22, 2009
- Stephen G. Baum, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Among 3500 patients in 13 European countries, recovery from acute respiratory infections was not affected by whether — or which — antibiotics were given.
- Reviewing:
- Butler CC et al. BMJ 2009 Jun 23; 338:b2242
