Characteristics of Centenarians
Polypharmacy is a problem for all elderly patients, with up to 24% receiving inappropriate medications.
Category : Health & Medicine Journal & Academic : Health & Medical
Biomarkers in Diagnosis of Pancreatic Carcinoma in Fine-Needle Aspirates
Clusterin-beta and MUC4 can help distinguish reactive ductal epithelial cells from the cells of pancreatic adenocarcinoma in dine-needle aspirate samples.
Adherence Among Patients Treated With Combination vs. Separate Agents
Are patients really more likely to take 1 combination tablet than 2 separate medications?
Pharmacist Readiness Roles for Emergency Preparedness
Pharmacists can serve many roles during a disaster response.
The Equivocally Amplified HER2 FISH Result on Breast Core Biopsy
Might an equivocal HER2 amplification result from a breast core biopsy specimen be consistently representative of the HER2 status of the overall breast tumor? What are the testing implications?
Invasive Features in Granular Cell Tumors of the Skin
This study assessed histopathological invasive features, particularly vascular invasion, in a large series of granular cell tumors of the skin. Do invasive features relate to prognosis?
Invasive Cervical Cancer Risk Among HIV-Infected Women
What is the incidence of invasive cervical cancer in HIV-infected women?
Broadcast Transmitters and Risk of Childhood Cancer
Proximity to broadcast transmitters has been hypothesized to cause childhood cancer, but evidence is lacking. This study focused on leukemia and CNS cancers--is there an associated risk?
Waist Circumference, Mortality Risk, and BMI in the Elderly
Overweight is associated with health problems and increased mortality for adults, but in the elderly the association is less clear. Utilizing waist circumference, this study examines the relationship.
Medical Tourism: Quality of Health Services
This article explores the issue of medical tourism, and takes an in-depth look at what both healthcare providers and patients should know before embarking on a trip.
Erythrodermic Psoriasis Associated With Advanced Nail and Joint Symptoms
A young girl presents in the ER with progressive skin desquamation, advanced onychodystrophy, and fever. What's the diagnosis?
Polyclonal Anti-PSA Is More Sensitive but Less Specific Than Mon
Read a summary of the monoclonal and polyclonal anti-PSA immunostaining patterns of prostate adenocarcinoma.
Frequent Causes of Errors in Point-of-Care Glucose Testing
Point-of-care glucose testing is widely used in primary care, in the home, and where lab testing isn't readily available. But how accurate is it compared to laboratory testing?
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis With a 10-Year Asymptomatic Period
This case of a 12-year-old who suffered recurrent knee arthritis 10 years after arthroscopic synovectomy demonstrates that risk persists after even lengthy asymptomatic periods.
Schizophrenia and the Immune System
Is development of schizophrenia associated with immune system dysfunction?
Patient Safety Outcomes and Nursing Models in Hospitals
Which nursing models have the best patient safety ratings?
Oral Health Care for Children: Dental Therapists vs Dentists
Is it preferable for children to see dentists, or do dental therapists in a school setting provide sufficient oral preventive care?
So You Want to Be a Legal Nurse Consultant or an Expert Witness
Review 10 questions to ask when considering work as a legal nurse consultant or an expert witness.
A Review of Social Isolation
How can clinicians both assess and assist patients who are socially isolated? This new article describes the condition that often afflicts older people in particular.
Did James Bond's Drinks Shake Due to Alcohol Induced Tremor?
Shaking, not stirring? After careful evaluation of James Bond's alcohol intake over 14 books, the authors conclude that he imbibed four times the advisable maximum amount of alcohol for an adult male.