B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) appears to be a useful biomarker for diagnosis and risk stratification of patients with septic shock in the absence of congestive heart failure, US researchers report. Reuters Health Information
What gaps exist in the evidence base for pediatric endotracheal suctioning? These authors survey the literature to try and identify best practice standards. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Should the prevention, early detection and treatment of premature and accelerated atherosclerosis be viewed as one of the primary objectives of the long-term management of vasculitis patients? Future Lipidology
Should beta-blockers be continued or withdrawn in decompensated heart failure? Review these results from the OPTIMIZE-HF trial. Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Authors review cases and consider the state of the science regarding PE diagnosis and treatment. Vascular
