Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
While study can't prove cause-and-effect, increasing damage seen as dose rises
Prevalence of Folate Deficiency 14.1 Percent in Multiple Myeloma
Patients with low folate levels were significantly younger than those with normal folate
Measure of Outpatient Colonoscopy Quality Developed
Fifteen variables independently associated with measure; shows variation in quality among facilities
PF4/Heparin Antibodies Predict Mortality in HIT
Findings among patients with thrombocytopenia
Breast Implants Linked to Chronic Pulmonary Silicone Embolism
Case report describes chronic pulmonary silicone embolism related to saline implants
Patient, Doctor Panels Develop Similar RA Recommendations
Panel composed of patients with RA develops same recommendations for 13 of 16 questions
Attending Physician Workload Linked to Teaching Effectiveness
Number of daily admissions linked to teaching scores and patient safety indicators
Dosing Errors Occur Frequently in Patients With Renal Failure
Primary factor for nonadherence to renal dosing is characteristics of medical institution
Excessive Hair Growth Documented After IFN-β Tx
Patient received localized IFN-β treatment after resection of malignant melanoma on right thigh
More Testing, Treatment Could Dramatically Cut New HIV Cases
Researchers say testing, treating, and providing preventive drugs are crucial
