July 01, 2011

News about the outbreak of E. coli O104:H4 infection in Europe

Outbreaks of E. coli O104:H4 infection. WHO Regional Office for Europe.

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What is the sensitivity and specificity of ADAMTS-13 for diagnosing TTP?

Peyvandi F, et al. ADAMTS-13 assays in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. J Thromb Haemost. 2010 Apr;8(4):631-40.

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June 29, 2011

Coughing Cats

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Adams C, Streeter EM, King R, Rozanski E. Cause and clinical characteristics of rib fractures in cats: 33 cases (2000-2009). J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio). 2010 Aug;20(4):436-40.

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June 28, 2011

Cough-induced rib fractures

Hanak V, Hartman TE, Ryu JH. Cough-induced rib fractures. Mayo Clin Proc. 2005 Jul;80(7):879-82.

Connolly LP, Connolly SA. Rib stress fractures. Clin Nucl Med. 2004 Oct;29(10):614-6.

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June 27, 2011

What is the risk of infection in patients given IV iron?

Auerbach M, Ballard H. Clinical use of intravenous iron: administration,
efficacy, and safety. Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 10;2010:338-47.

Notebaert E, et al. Short-term benefits and risks of intravenous iron: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Transfusion. 2007 Oct;47(10):1905-18.

Maynor L, Brophy DF. Risk of infection with intravenous iron therapy. Ann
Pharmacother. 2007 Sep;41(9):1476-80.

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What are Lambl's Excrescences?

Melduni RM, et al. Lambl's excrescences: is surgical excision really necessary? Tex Heart Inst J. 2008;35(1):89; author reply 90.

Wolf RC, et al. Valvular strands and ischemic stroke. Eur Neurol. 2007;57(4):227-31.

Aziz F, Baciewicz FA Jr. Lambl's excrescences: review and recommendations. Tex Heart Inst J. 2007;34(3):366-8.

Giant Lambl’s Excrescences Aggarwal A, Leavitt BJ. Images in clinical medicine. Giant Lambl's excrescences. N Engl J Med. 2003 Dec 18;349(25):e24.

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