Ob/Gyn Information Center
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants in Maine will now be permitted to perform abortions after passage of a law signed by Democratic Governor Janet T. Mills on June 10, 2019.
Cardiovascular Disease Information Center
Findings from this genetic epidemiological study do not support the protective effects of moderate alcohol consumption on stroke when compared with no alcohol consumption.
Clinical Challenge
A UTI triggers complications in a patient with two forms of arthritis.
Stat Consult
This review provides a concise overview of the epidemiology, etiology, history, diagnostic criteria, and management of small cell lung cancer.
CHEST 2020 COPD In-depth
Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with COPD who were hospitalized and mechanically ventilated.
COPD Information Center
A novel technique involving NPPV reduced the risks of nosocomial infection, requirement for intubation, and hospital mortality in patients with COPD.
Practice Management Information Center
Compassion fatigue can lead to decreased quality of patient care and increases in medical errors.
AANP 2014
Mentors, infrastructure and reward system are essential components in successfully transitioning existing health care models to evidence-based practice.
Evidence-Based Medicine
Level 2: Mid-level evidence For the treatment of colonic ileus, delaying feeding until after return of bowel function does not appear necessary. Based on a Cochrane review with limited evidence, early feeding after GI surgery may actually reduce mortality and length of hospital stay (Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006[4]:CD004080). The systematic review included 13 randomized…
Quiz
A 25-year-old woman presents with an asymptomatic, firm nodule on the dorsal surface of her left hand that has been present for approximately 5 years.
