A study shows that more patients are diagnosed with pulmonary embolism by computed tomographic pulmonary angiography vs ventilation-perfusion scan; it is not inferior in ruling out the disorder. Medscape Medical News
The US disproportionately uses graduates of foreign medical schools from the poorest countries to maintain its primary care physician supply. Is this ethical? Annals of Family Medicine
A review suggests that rather than focusing on hand-hygiene compliance, hospitals should consider using targeted cleaning to decrease methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus contamination and transmission. Medscape Medical News
In patients with stabilized neck, the Pentax-AWS provided a better view of the glottis and a higher success rate of tracheal intubation, compared with the conventional Macintosh laryngoscope. British Journal of Anaesthesia
Hypothermia therapy in children with severe traumatic brain injury does not improve neurologic outcome and may increase mortality, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News
Reduction in plasma melatonin levels and loss of circadian rhythm observed in critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation may contribute to this irregular sleep-wake pattern. Critical Care
