Background: Accurate classification of multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions in the brain cortex may
be important in understanding their impact on cognitive impairment (CI). Improved accuracy …

Objectives Central venous catheter ( CVC ) placement is a common procedure in critical care
management. The authors set out to determine echocardiographic features during a saline …

Patients with sickle cell anemia are at risk for organ damage including kidney disease.
Microalbuminuria may be an early marker of disease progression. This retrospective review …

Background Greater than half of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) shift workers report
fatigue at work and most work long duration shifts. We sought to compare the alertness level of …

Background Skin color, a vitamin D status determinant, can be assessed subjectively by
Fitzpatrick sun-reactive skin typing (FST) and objectively by melanin index (MI). FST was …

Background Appropriate use criteria for cardiovascular imaging have been published, but
compliance in practice has been incomplete, with persistent high rates of inappropriate use. …

Background Limited research has explored early mortality among patients presenting with
septic shock. The objective of this study was to determine the incidence and factors …

Objective To evaluate the impact of a multifaceted, pharmacy-driven, unit-based transitions
of care (TOC) program on all-cause 30-day readmission rates and to assess readmission …

Background Following evidence questioning the safety and efficacy of perioperative beta-blocker
therapy in noncardiac surgery, the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) …

Background Perioperative myocardial infarctions and cardiac complications are leading
causes of mortality after noncardiac surgery. In an effort to improve patient safety, the Surgical …