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Fulminant, Undetected Candida Sepsis After an Apparently Survivable Burn Injury
Journal of Burn Care & Research, 08/26/09

Struck MF et al. – The authors report a 20–year–old male who suffered smoke inhalation injury and burns covering 26% of his TBSA, including his face, dorsal chest, and both the arms. Suppression of immune response and possible previous gastric Candida colonization may contribute to hazardous outcomes. However, delayed and unreliable methods to detect fungal infections remain a major problem in burn care. Occult aggressive fungal sepsis resulting in early multiple organ failure should be kept in mind.

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An Umbrella Review: Corticosteroid Therapy for Adults with Acute Asthma
American Journal of Medicine, 10/27/09

Early management of burns in children
Paediatrics and Child Health, 11/11/09

Lung Opening and Closing During Ventilation of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 11/13/09

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Acute Coronary Syndromes: Diagnosis and Management, Part I
Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 10/05/09

Acute medical management of the non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS) in older patients
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 10/14/09

Effectiveness of Increasing Emergency Department Patients' Self-perceived Risk for Being Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infected Through Audio Computer Self-interview–based Feedback About Reported HIV Risk Behaviors
Academic Emergency Medicine, 11/11/09

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