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Should Nursing Be Involved in Politics?
September 9th 2008Nurses are greatly affected by changes in the healthcare systems of our countries, states, and/or provinces. The decisions made up on high influence our working conditions and how our patients are affected – and that plays a role in how we try to provide good quality care.
Multislice CT Identifies Coronary Atherosclerosis in
September 8th 2008Multislice computed tomography (MSCT) detects proximal coronary atherosclerotic plaque or obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) in "a significant proportion" of patients with a low or intermediate Framingham risk score, according to research conducted at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Depression and Anxiety Treatment Important Part of Cancer Care
September 4th 2008By Kurt Ullman Cancer, anxiety, and depression have been linked together for many years. The problem is big enough that the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) includes an algorithm for identifying and treating distress among their guidelines for supportive care.
Drug Update: Erbitux (cetuximab)
September 4th 2008The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering a supplemental biologics license application from ImClone Systems Inc requesting that approved uses of Erbitux be expanded to include first-line treatment of recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy.
What is heparin rebound? Exploring the parallel meanings that have existed for over 45 years
In journals for cardiac surgeons and anesthesiologists, the term heparin rebound has predominantly described an anticoagulant condition. In journals for cardiologists and internists, however, the term has been used to describe a procoagulant state. Because precision is one of the fundamental rules in medicine, it may be helpful to foster a more precise understanding of this term.
Women and CVD: Getting to the Heart of the Matter
September 1st 2008Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, stroke, and other CVDs, continues to be the leading cause of mortality among both men and women. For women, however, increasing awareness and understanding of how CVD affects them remains a challenge.