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Acute Onset of Abdominal Pain in a 76-Year-Old Man
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A 76-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) with sudden-onset abdominal pain that began 4 hours ago. The pain is centered in the epigastrium and is described as deep and burning. The patient has a past medical history of coronary artery disease and hypertension, as well as one of "indigestion." Hyperactive bowel sounds are heard on auscultation. What is the diagnosis? eMedicine Case Presentations
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How Low Can You Go?
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Read about an unusual diagnosis in a newborn and why special attention needs to be given to diastolic blood pressure in this situation.
Pediatric Nursing
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Smoking Does Not Lead to More Aggressive Breast Cancers
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Cigarette smoking, which is linked to a variety of other cancers, might also affect response to treatment, but a new study shows smokers do not present with a more advanced stage or more aggressive breast cancer. Medscape Medical News
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