Procalcitonin & Antibiotic Decisions | Opinion Article
May 8, 2012
A novel approach for determining the need and optimal duration of antibiotic therapy is to use biomarkers, such as procalcitonin, of bacterial infections.
Recent Features
Identifying Acute Aortic Dissection Patients | Feature
A study from University of Michigan researchers shows that the signs or symptoms of acute aortic dissection can usually be identified using a risk score generated by a simple bedside screening tool.
Assessing Medical Decision-Making Capacity | Feature
New research shows that incapacity to make medical decisions appears to be common and is often not recognized by physicians. Several instruments are available to assist physicians in assessing medical decision-making capacity.
ACC.12 Highlights for Surgeons | Conference Coverage
New research was recently presented at ACC.12, the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Cardiology, from March 24-27 in Chicago. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the meeting that pertain specifically to …
Multivessel PCI: Coming to a Consensus | Feature
May 1, 2012
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions published a comprehensive consensus document that reviews treatment options for patients with multivessel CAD.
Gynecologic NETs: Reviewing Treatments | Opinion Article
Due to limited data available on the diagnosis and treatment of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), Dr. Gardner and her colleagues developed a clinical document on NETs of the gynecologic tract.
Conference Highlights: ACC.12 | Conference Coverage
New research was recently presented at ACC.12, the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Cardiology, from March 24-27 in Chicago. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the meeting.
Angioplasty Safe at Community …
Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes: Significant Benefits Observed | Feature
April 24, 2012
Many studies have shown various benefits with bariatric surgery in patients who have diabetes, but results from a new systematic review suggest that most of these individuals could actually be cured of their disease following these procedures.
Improving Cardiac Catheterization | Opinion Article
By changing the access points for catheterization, patients, hospitals, and medical centers can benefit from improved outcomes and reduced healthcare utilization.
Society of Critical Care Medicine’s 2012 Annual Congress | Conference Coverage
New research was presented at the 2012 Society of Critical Care Medicine’s Critical Care Congress from February 4-8 in Houston. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the conference.
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