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- Alternative modes of mechanical ventilation: A review for the hospitalist
Newer ventilators can be set to modes other than the pressure-control and volume-control modes of older machines. We review how they work and contrast their theoretical benefits and actual evidence of benefit.
- Radiologic workup of a palpable breast mass (March 2009)
A reader comments about an article on the radiologic workup of a palpable breast mass (March 2009).
- The blade, the flea, and the colon
Ischemic colitis often gives the internist and surgeon a chance to commiserate on the power of informed watchful waiting.
- The resurgence of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1)
The health care system is mobilizing, while the world watches to see if this infection will become a pandemic or will just fade away, like the swine flu outbreak of 1976.
- Bone density vs bone quality: What’s a clinician to do?
Denser bone is not necessarily stronger. The concept of bone strength has moved beyond density alone and now includes a number of characteristics collectively referred to as bone quality.
- Bone quality: A soft concept, hard to ignore
How can we better predict who, given a low T score, will have a fractured hip or spine and who will not?
- Acute myocardial infarction (March 2009)
Readers comment on articles on the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (March 2009) and the shingles vaccine (January 2009).
- Is telemetry overused? Is it as helpful as thought?
Cardiac telemetry is widely used in hospitals, but it is expensive and labor-intensive. Therefore, it should be used only in those most likely to benefit.