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- Is there a doctor on board? In-flight medical emergencies
Although not legally required to render assistance, physicians have an ethical obligation to do so and should be prepared.
- Metastatic pulmonary calcification and end-stage renal disease
CT may show diffusely calcified nodules, high-attenuation areas of consolidation, or fluffy ground-glass nodules.
- 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).
- Preventing herpes zoster through vaccination: New developments
Because protection wanes by 10 years, a booster dose may be necessary but is not yet recommended.
- The USPSTF and screening for obstructive sleep apnea: Dispelling misconceptions
Their finding of insufficient evidence might be misinterpreted and needs to be put into context.