Persons with carbon monoxide poisoning often overlook the symptoms: headache, nausea, dizziness, or confusion. Undetected exposure can be fatal. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Prompted by reports of neurological symptoms among workers at 2 pork processing plants in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dispatched an urgent bulletin to all US neurologists requesting information about any similar cases they may come across. Medscape Medical News
Results of a prospective study suggest that lung ultrasonography performed in the emergency department may be nearly as accurate as computed tomography (CT) in detecting occult traumatic pneumothorax (PTX) and its size. Reuters Health Information
An article in the January 29 issue of the Wall Street Journal reports treatment of long-forgotten brain injuries may effectively help people with a variety of social problems, including alcoholism, homelessness, and learning disabilities. Medscape Medical News
A retrospective analysis shows that nurse-administered anticipatory guidance reduces emergency department visits for ear pain in toddlers and is well appreciated by parents. Medscape Medical News
The biomarker Ki-67 does not predict which breast cancer patients will benefit from chemotherapy added to endocrine therapy, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News
Dogs in remote settlements receive minimal veterinary care and may serve as sources and sentinels for parasites in persons and wildlife, and as parasite bridges between wildlife and humans. Emerging Infectious Diseases
This Swedish study suggests acute gastroenteritis is sometimes associated with disease manifestations from several organ systems that may require hospitalization of patients. Emerging Infectious Diseases
