No increased delirium with hydromorphone after hip surgery
Hydromorphone for postoperative pain does not appear to increase delirium in elderly patients having hip fracture surgery.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Surfactant cuts ventilation needs in preterm infants
Minimally invasive surfactant treatment reduces need for ventilation in spontaneously breathing preterm infants requiring increased oxygen.
Nursing protocols may reduce dependence after acute stroke
Nursing protocols for fever, hyperglycemia, and swallowing management in patients with acute stroke may reduce dependence.
Severe colon cancer goes undetected
A clinician finds herself culpable after agreeing to an unorthodox arrangement with a patient.
Archaic law bars patient with missed cancer diagnosis from suing
A Brooklyn woman with a missed lung cancer diagnosis was unable to file a malpractice suit under New York state’s statute of limitations.
Flaws in patient privacy, data security must be addressed
Medical identity theft and data security breaches are growing, with thousands of cases reported per year.
Sexual risk behavior among older adults
Societal changes and pharmaceutical advances have led to a rise in sexual activity in this population, and clinicians must adapt to a new reality.
Primary-care prevention of cervical cancer
To reduce the mortality and incidence of this disease, clinicians must be aware of the most recent vaccination and screening guidelines.
Ease constipation caused by calcium supplements
Omega-3 supplements can help constipation in postmenopausal women taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Cephalosporins in patients allergic to penicillin
Are there any guidelines for alternatives to cephalosporins in patients allergic to penicillin?
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