Chest CT before ED discharge to prevent pulmonary embolism
Since 50% of patients admitted to the ED with deep vein thrombosis, should it be common practice to do a chest CT prior to discharge?
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Maturity onset diabetes of the young
What is maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY)? How does it differ from types 1 and 2 diabetes?
Rose hips prized for high vitamin C content, antiinflammatory properties
Rose hips are a mild, pleasant supplement that are safe for routine use. Providers may recommend this product as adjunctive therapy for a wide range of conditions or as a routine preventive regimen.
When a patient falls, the pain indicates dislocation
Tenderness over the hypothenar eminence, swelling and limited flexion also suggest fracture.
Alleviating treatment-resistant depression
Anywhere from 10% to 30% of individuals taking a single antidepressant face obstacles to successful treatment, including undiagnosed illness.
Respiratory distress and pronounced muscular weakness signal trouble
A father is rushed to the emergency department after ingestion of a foreign, powderlike substance.
Updated information on MRSA infections
The number of hospital-acquired MRSA infections is down; however, community-acquired MRSA infections continue to rise.
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