The effect of bedrails on falls and injury: a systematic review of clinical studies. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
Risk prediction with procalcitonin and clinical rules in community-acquired pneumonia. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
Positive-end expiratory pressure reduces incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in nonhypoxemic patients. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
The association between nighttime transfer from the intensive care unit and patient outcome. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
Early predictors of outcome in comatose survivors of ventricular fibrillation and non-ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest treated with hypothermia: A prospective study. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
Parenteral Polymyxin B Use in Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteremia and Urinary Tract Infections: A Retrospective Case Series (September). Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
A Clinical Decision Rule to Aid Ordering of Serum and Urine Protein Electrophoresis for Case-Finding of Paraproteins in Hospitalized Inpatients. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
The risk of acute renal failure in patients with chronic kidney disease. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
Atypical pneumonias: current clinical concepts focusing on Legionnaires’ disease. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
Clinical features, pathogenesis and immunobiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
Signs and symptoms in diagnosing acute myocardial infarction and acute coronary syndrome: a diagnostic meta-analysis. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
Early diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections (point-of-care tests). Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
High-dose amphotericin B with flucytosine for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in HIV-infected patients: a randomized trial. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
The PREDICT study: a randomized double-blind comparison of contrast-induced nephropathy after low- or isoosmolar contrast agent exposure. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
Efficacy and safety of high-dose ampicillin/sulbactam vs. colistin as monotherapy for the treatment of multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii ventilator-associated pneumonia. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2008
Significant reductions in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia and clinical isolates associated with a multisite, hand hygiene culture-change program and subsequent successful statewide roll-out. Categories: Posted on July 30, 2008
Efficacy and safety of colesevelam in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and inadequate glycemic control receiving insulin-based therapy. Categories: Posted on July 30, 2008
Patient Assessments of the Most Important Medical Decision During a Hospitalization. Categories: Posted on July 30, 2008
Pleural fluid viscosity may help identifying malignant pleural effusions. Categories: Posted on July 30, 2008
Midodrine versus albumin in the prevention of paracentesis-induced circulatory dysfunction in cirrhotics: a randomized pilot study. Categories: Posted on July 30, 2008
Evaluating the effect of resident involvement on physician productivity in an academic general internal medicine practice. Categories: Posted on July 30, 2008
Does responsibility drive learning? Lessons from intern rotations in general practice. Categories: Posted on July 30, 2008
A national survey of the prevalence and impact of Clostridium difficile infection among hospitalized inflammatory bowel disease patients. Categories: Posted on July 30, 2008
Health care-associated pneumonia (HCAP): a critical appraisal to improve identification, management, and outcomes–proceedings of the HCAP Summit. Categories: Posted on July 30, 2008
Diagnostic accuracy of the physical examination and imaging tests for osteomyelitis underlying diabetic foot ulcers: meta-analysis. Categories: Posted on July 30, 2008
Successful treatment of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus meningitis with daptomycin. Categories: Posted on July 30, 2008
Predictors of Septic Metastatic Infection and Mortality among Patients with Klebsiella pneumoniae Liver Abscess. Categories: Posted on July 30, 2008
Acinetobacter baumannii: epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and treatment options. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008July 30, 2008
Hemodynamic effects of propranolol with spironolactone in patients with variceal bleeds: a randomized controlled trial. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Effect of Prometheus liver assist system on systemic hemodynamics in patients with cirrhosis: a randomized controlled study. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Aerosolized liposomal amphotericin B for the prevention of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis during prolonged neutropenia: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008July 30, 2008
Effects of prior effective therapy on the efficacy of daptomycin and ceftriaxone for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008July 30, 2008
Effect of clarithromycin in patients with sepsis and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008July 30, 2008
Role of endoscopy in the management of acute diverticular bleeding. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Endoscopic mucosal resection in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Severe sepsis and septic shock: improving outcomes in the emergency department. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Critical care aspects in the management of patients with acute coronary syndromes. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
The Use of Vasopressors and Inotropes in the Emergency Medical Treatment of Shock. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Antibiotics in the intensive care unit: focus on agents for resistant pathogens. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in the emergency department. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Cavoatrial junction and central venous anatomy: implications for central venous access tip position. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Unfractionated heparin dosing and risk of major bleeding in non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Verapamil-sustained release-based treatment strategy is equivalent to atenolol-based treatment strategy at reducing cardiovascular events in patients with prior myocardial infarction: an INternational VErapamil SR-Trandolapril (INVEST) substudy. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Incidence and clinical impact of right bundle branch block in patients with acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation myocardial infarction versus non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Comparison of 8 biomarkers for prediction of right ventricular hypokinesis 6 months after submassive pulmonary embolism. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Short-term mortality and cost associated with cardiac device implantation in patients hospitalized with heart failure. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Predictive power of systolic function and congestive heart failure in patients with patients admitted for chest pain without ST elevation in the troponin era. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
A randomized trial of the aldosterone-receptor antagonist eplerenone in asymptomatic moderate-severe aortic stenosis. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Health status outcomes after cardioversion for atrial fibrillation: results from the Assessment of Cardioversion Using Transesophageal Echocardiography (ACUTE) II Trial. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Usefulness of 64-slice multidetector computed tomography as an initial diagnostic approach in patients with acute chest pain. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2008
Intravenous theophylline decreases post-dural puncture headaches. Categories: Posted on July 27, 2008
Effect of short call admission on length of stay and quality of care for acute decompensated heart failure. Categories: Posted on July 26, 2008
Comparative activity of meropenem in US medical centers (2007): initiating the 2nd decade of MYSTIC program surveillance. Categories: Posted on July 26, 2008
Update of the in vitro activity of daptomycin tested against 6710 Gram-positive cocci isolated in North America (2006). Categories: Posted on July 26, 2008
Implementation of standard order sets for patient-controlled analgesia. Categories: Posted on July 26, 2008
The incidence and nature of in-hospital adverse events: a systematic review. Categories: Posted on July 26, 2008
Once-weekly vancomycin for patients receiving high-flux hemodialysis. Categories: Posted on July 26, 2008
Adverse-drug-reaction reporting by pharmacy students in a teaching hospital. Categories: Posted on July 26, 2008
Providers’ Perceptions of Relationships and Professional Roles when Caring for Patients who Leave the Hospital Against Medical Advice. Categories: Posted on July 26, 2008
Cytomegalovirus reactivation in critically ill immunocompetent patients. Categories: Posted on July 26, 2008
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: treat now by treating comorbidities. Categories: Posted on July 26, 2008
Review of the evidence for the clinical utility of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 as a cardiovascular risk marker. Categories: Posted on July 26, 2008
Retapamulin: a new topical antibiotic for the treatment of uncomplicated skin infections. Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Rehabilitation and nursing home admission after hospitalization in acute geriatric patients. Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
The impedance threshold valve for adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a review of the literature. Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Changes in clinical skills education resulting from the introduction of the USMLE step 2 clinical skills (CS) examination. Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Early invasive vs conservative treatment strategies in women and men with unstable angina and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis. Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Meta-analysis: Combination endoscopic and drug therapy to prevent variceal rebleeding in cirrhosis. Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Parenteral anticoagulants: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008August 2, 2008
Pharmacology and management of the vitamin K antagonists: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008August 2, 2008
Antiplatelet drugs: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008August 2, 2008
New antithrombotic drugs: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Hemorrhagic complications of anticoagulant and thrombolytic treatment: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
The perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008August 2, 2008
Treatment and prevention of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Prevention of venous thromboembolism: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Antithrombotic therapy for venous thromboembolic disease: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Antithrombotic therapy in atrial fibrillation: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Valvular and structural heart disease: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Antithrombotic and thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Antithrombotic therapy for non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008
Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Categories: Posted on July 24, 2008