Early management of acutely ill ward patients
Paul J Frost and Matt P Wise describe how junior doctors can develop a systematic approach to managing patients with acute illness in hospital.
View ArticleCardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cardiorespiratory arrest is the most extreme medical emergency—death or permanent brain injury will ensue unless CPR is started within minutes. According to American registry data, about 200 000...
View ArticleCall for worldwide withdrawal of tiotropium Respimat mist inhaler
In this editorial, Richard Beasley and colleagues outline their concerns about the tiotropium Respimat mist inhaler. They state that the evidence of increased mortality from cardiovascular disease and...
View ArticleDrug-grapefruit juice interactions
Grapefruit juice, which is widely consumed for its positive health benefits, can have severe, sometimes fatal, interactions with drugs. This editorial outlines the two main mechanisms, but explains how...
View ArticleNutrition and fluid balance must be taken seriously
Richard Leach and colleagues explain why ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration makes both clinical and financial sense and requires the attention of everyone involved in healthcare.
View ArticleCardiovascular events after clarithromycin use in lower respiratory tract...
Stuart Schembri and colleagues study the association of clarithromycin with cardiovascular events in the setting of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and community acquired...
View ArticleClinical prediction model to aid emergency doctors managing febrile children...
A validated prediction model, including clinical signs, symptoms, and C reactive protein level, was useful for estimating the likelihood of pneumonia and other serious bacterial infections in children...
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