Significantly more undiagnosed cancers are detected when patients who present with unprovoked deep vein thrombosis undergo extensive tests at baseline, points out Dr. Maurie Markman in this video blog. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
During patient-provider encounters, what are the risks and benefits of intimate partner violence disclosure? Does clinical setting affect outcomes? What factors influence outcomes across specialties? BMC Public Health
What are the mental health outcomes, social function impairment and psychiatric comorbidities of World Trade Center rescue/recovery/cleanup workers? What is the perceived symptomatology in their kids? Environmental Health Perspectives
In an observational study, use of procalcitonin was effective in detecting serious bacterial infections in young febrile infants, especially in detecting the most serious occult infections. Medscape Medical News
The literature of extremely long-lived patients on uninterrupted hemodialysis is reviewed, and the clinical characteristics and complications of these patients are discussed. The Medscape Journal of Medicine
How do the results of CT influence subsequent treatment of patients with suspected appendicitis? What is the therapeutic impact of CT of the appendix on patient management in a community hospital ED? American Journal of Roentgenology
Introduction of NT-pro-BNP testing for HF in the ED setting reduces the time to discharge and is associated with a trend toward cost reduction. But does cost savings adversely impact 30-day outcomes? American Heart Journal
Clinical trials evaluating the use of HBO for CO poisoning have yielded conflicting results. Dr. Louise Kao reviews the debate and advises emergency physicians to seek guidance in these cases. Medscape Emergency Medicine
