The sensitive and rapid detection of causative agents of viral gastroenteritis is key to the effective implementation of infection control systems. Future Virology
B-type natriuretic peptide testing may help emergency department staff quickly assess whether critically ill infants have heart disease. Medscape Medical News
A study suggests that screening, brief intervention, and referral for treatment in the emergency department is effective for reducing unhealthy drinking at 3 months, with at-risk drinkers benefiting. Medscape Medical News
Learn about factors that define high-risk patients prior to cardiac surgery and evidence-based interventions for limiting bleeding and blood transfusions in these patients. Medscape Cardiology
Using pharmacotherapy to counter adverse effects of cooling requires understanding how hypothermia will influence the clinical effects of the drug. Pharmacotherapy
A phase 2, single-cohort study shows safety and effectiveness for recanalization of the Penumbra System aspiration catheter, recently approved for use by the FDA. Medscape Medical News
