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See All >> Messages include industry-sponsored communications and special communications from MDLinx21 The Evaluation and Treatment of Elbow Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article
22 The predictive properties of frailty-rating scales in the acute medical unit Age and Aging, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
23 Stress Fractures of the Ribs and Upper Extremities: Causation, Evaluation, and Management Sports Medicine, May 20, 2013 Review Article
24 The effect of a hydrocolloid dressing containing ceramide-2 on split-thickness wounds in a laser-induced erosion model Advances in Skin & Wound Care, May 20, 2013
25 Swab versus biopsy for the diagnosis of chronic infected wounds Advances in Skin & Wound Care, May 20, 2013 Review Article
26 Therapeutic values clarification and values development for end-of-life patients: a conceptual model American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, May 20, 2013
27 Paraquat Poisonings in France during the European Ban: Experience of the Poison Control Center in Marseille Journal of Medical Toxicology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
28 A comparison in independent nurse prescribing and patient group directions by nurse practitioners in the emergency department: A cross sectional review International Emergency Nursing, May 20, 2013
29 Australian Emergency Department health professionals' reasons to invite or not invite Family Witnessed Resuscitation: A qualitative perspective International Emergency Nursing, May 20, 2013
30 The emergency department carousel: An ethnographically-derived model of the dynamics of patient flow International Emergency Nursing, May 20, 2013
31 Nurses' experiences and expectations of family and carers of older patients in the emergency department International Emergency Nursing, May 20, 2013
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Evaluation of the association between postintubation hypotension and lidocaine administered as a premedication for rapid sequence intubation: A comparison between traditional regression methods and propensity score matching-based method Full Text
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33 Emergency Department Computed Tomography Utilization in the United States and Canada Annals of Emergency Medicine, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
34 Clopidogrel has no effect on mortality from hip fracture Injury, May 17, 2013 Review Article
35 Modic changes of the cervical spine in patients with whiplash injury: A prospective 11-year follow-up study Injury, May 17, 2013 Review Article
36 High failure rate of trochanteric fracture osteosynthesis with proximal femoral locking compression plate Injury, May 17, 2013 Review Article
37 Factors Related to Furniture Anchoring: A Method for Reducing Harm During Earthquakes Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
38 Mental Health of Protective Services Workers: Results From the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
39 Proposals for Aligning Disaster Health Competency Models Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, May 17, 2013 Review Article
40 Evaluation of the American Red Cross Disaster-Related Mortality Surveillance System Using Hurricane Ike Data—Texas 2008 Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, May 17, 2013 Review Article
In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.
Read the article summaryA phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.
Read the article summaryAs published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).
Read the article summary1 Non operative management of abdominal trauma -- a 10 years review World Journal of Emergency Surgery, April 8, 2013 Free full text Review Article
2 Medically Significant Late Bleeding After Treated Crotaline Envenomation: A Systematic Review Annals of Emergency Medicine, April 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
3 Blood Culture Results Do Not Affect Treatment in Complicated Cellulitis The Journal of Emergency Medicine, April 16, 2013 Review Article
4 Cost-Effectiveness of Helicopter Versus Ground Emergency Medical Services for Trauma Scene Transport in the United States Annals of Emergency Medicine, April 12, 2013 Review Article
5 Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic Poisoning Due to Topical Use of Traditional Chinese Medicines American Journal of Medicine, April 17, 2013
6 Inhalation injury: epidemiology, pathology, treatment strategies Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, April 25, 2013 Free full text Review Article
7 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Review of the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program American Journal of Preventive Medicine, April 19, 2013 Review Article
8 Components of the Model of the Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine: A Survey of American Board of Emergency Medicine Diplomates The Journal of Emergency Medicine, April 1, 2013 Review Article
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10 Prevalence and Effect of Fever on Outcome Following Resuscitation From Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation, April 25, 2013 Review Article
11 Acute burn induced coagulopathy Burns, April 5, 2013 Review Article
12 Emergency general surgery: Definition and estimated burden of disease The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, April 8, 2013 Review Article
13 Effect of amniotic membrane on graft take in extremity burns Burns, April 8, 2013
14 How much do parents know about first aid for burns? Burns, April 10, 2013 Review Article
15 Risk factors for ED use among homeless veterans The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, April 9, 2013
16 Triage systems for pre-hospital emergency medical services - a systematic review Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, April 16, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
17 Fliker injuries in children European Journal of Emergency Medicine, April 29, 2013
18 Prehospital treatment of burns: A qualitative study of experiences, perceptions and reactions of victims Burns, April 5, 2013
19 Parenteral Fish Oil Lipid Emulsions in the Critically Ill: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, April 29, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
20 Wound Cleaning and Wound Healing: A Concise Review Advances in Skin and Wound Care, April 5, 2013
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