A 48-year-old man suffered a direct blow to his perineum and penis. No damage was initially noted; however, when urinating later, the patient experienced severe pain in his penis and noted a large amount of hematuria. What is the diagnosis? eMedicine Case Presentations
Lean solutions to hospital efficiency involve looking at processes, breaking them down into parts, and eliminating
waste. This article reviews several models. The Hospitalist
Should you medical and surgical patients be checked for secondary IAH in the ICU? This study was ranked "recommended" and can change clinical practice. Faculty of 1000 Medicine
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is often followed by acute post-concussion syndrome but does not predict the condition, according to Australian researchers. Reuters Health Information
Multidrug resistant tuberculosis is now thought to afflict between 1 and 2 million patients annually. What factors currently influence surveillance and intervention? Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Although intracranial pressure and ICU stay were reduced, this strategy was associated with more unfavorable outcomes in patients with diffuse traumatic brain injury. Medscape Medical News
