A 30-year-old woman presents to the ED with malaise, myalgia, and a spreading purpuric rash, as well as fever and intermittent confusion. What syndrome is suggested by this presentation? eMedicine Case Presentations
A new study shows a reduction in mortality with successful use of CPAP therapy in stroke patients who also have obstructive sleep apnea. Medscape Medical News
The use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) can reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death after myocardial infarction (MI), but other strategies are needed for patients ineligible for these devices. br / iReuters Health Information/i
Wound measurement is essential in assessing wound healing, but current methods have limitations, such as lack of accuracy and risk of contamination. These authors evaluate a portable wound scanner. Wounds
Can three-tiered blood pressure reduction work to reduce neurologic deterioration and serious adverse events among patients with acute cerebral hemorrhage? Critical Care Medicine
Does this study suggest that concerns should be put aside regarding the risk of death associated with the use of DES (relative to bare-metal stents) in diabetic patients? American Heart Journal
