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- Submassive pulmonary embolism (December 2016)
Readers comment on submassive pulmonary embolism (December 2016).
- Acid-base disturbances January 2017
Readers comment on caring for international patients (November 2016) and on acid-base disorders (January 2017).
- Thoughtful vaccination
Vaccination against the varicella-zoster virus reduces the likelihood of shingles and postherpetic neuralgia.
- ERAAs for menopause treatment: Welcome the ‘designer estrogens’
These drugs stimulate estrogen receptors in some tissues and inhibit them in others, enabling tailored treatment.
- Man’s best friend, fatal in the end
A dog bite in a patient without a spleen can have serious consequences.
- Delirium in hospitalized patients: Risks and benefits of antipsychotics
No drug is approved for delirium, but antipsychotics can be used in certain situations.