Falls After Age 90: Inability to Get Up and Prolonged Time on Floor Portend Poor Outcomes
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Many elders with access to alarm systems did not use them.
ACE Inhibitor Plus Calcium Blocker for Hypertension
General Medicine Summary and Comment
This drug combination bested a diuretic-containing regimen in a trial involving older high-risk patients.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
December 16, 2008
Covering:
Jamerson K et al., N Engl J Med 2008 Dec 4; 359:2417
Chobanian AV., N Engl J Med 2008 Dec 4; 359:2485
Natural History of Xeroderma Pigmentosum Neurologic Disease
Neurology Summary and Comment
A description of neurologic manifestations in a Finnish cohort
By Isabelle Rapin, MD
November 4, 2008
Covering:
Anttinen A et al., Brain 2008 Aug; 131:1979
Another Call for Routine HIV Screening
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The American College of Physicians adds its support to a policy of HIV testing for all adolescents and adults, regardless of perceived risk.
By Abigail Zuger, MD
December 8, 2008
Covering:
Qaseem A et al., Ann Intern Med 2009 Jan 20
Beware of Eyewitness Accounts of Syncope or Seizures
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Bystanders’ descriptions of acute neurologic events often are simply wrong.
By Abigail Zuger, MD
December 11, 2008
Covering:
Thijs RD et al., Neurology 2008 Nov 18; 71:1713
Lowering GI Risks of Low-Dose Antiplatelet Therapy
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Three professional organizations collaborate to create an "expert consensus" document.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
December 9, 2008
Covering:
Bhatt DL et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Nov; 103:2890
Bhatt DL et al., Circulation 2008 Oct 28; 118:1894
Postthrombotic Syndrome After Deep Venous Thrombosis
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Results of the first prospective, multicenter study in North America indicate factors that predict ongoing postthrombotic syndrome.
Ventricular Assist Devices in the Real World
Cardiology Summary and Comment
A study of Medicare claims records reveals high costs and suboptimal outcomes in patients with end-stage heart failure.
By JoAnne M. Foody, MD
November 26, 2008
Covering:
Hernandez AF et al., JAMA 2008 Nov 26; 300:2398
C-Reactive Protein and the Framingham Risk Score
Cardiology Summary and Comment
Results of a study of Framingham Heart Study offspring suggest that CRP testing is useful for fine-tuning of risk.
By Joel M. Gore, MD
November 26, 2008
Covering:
Wilson PWF et al., Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2008 Nov; 1:92
Acetaminophen: Rectal or Oral Administration?
The two treatments are equally effective for temperature reduction.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
November 26, 2008
Covering:
Goldstein LH et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2008 Nov; 162:1042
