Researchers hypothesized that a composite scoring system for sleep apnea would be a more effective predictor of cardiovascular risk than the standard apnea-hypopnea index.

A 28-year-old woman developed allergic contact dermatitis within 6 to 24 hours exclusively after using carmine-containing eyeshadows and lipsticks. She had both a positive patch test result and a ...

Dermatitis. 2010;21(1):59-60. A 47-year-old female presented for evaluation of a pruritic and painful vulvar dermatitis. The dermatitis began approximately 3 years prior to presentation, shortly ...

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) examination of the prostate is the established technique used to obtain systematic core biopsies of prostatic tissue for histological examination. This is usually to ...

Benign breast lesions most likely to develop in pregnant women include lactating adenomas, breast infarcts, and gigantomastia. In addition, benign lesions that are commonly found in women in ...

Purpose: The potential benefits and problems associated with computerized prescriber-order-entry (CPOE) systems were studied. Methods. A national voluntary medication error-reporting database ...

New experimental evidence supports the idea that future therapeutic strategies for treating cardiovascular disease could target sites within the brain. Our recent study demonstrates the existence ...

POD is an inflammatory skin disease, appearing as erythematous papules, vesicles, or pustules localized around the mouth, nose, and eyes. A diagnosis of POD should be considered with young female ...

The prevalence of established cardiovascular disease was 36% in those with CRI compared with 20% in those with normal renal function (odds ratio [OR], 2.25; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.87-2.70 ...

A 19-year-old varsity baseball player presents with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). An MRI demonstrates a mid-substance tear, but no injury to the meniscus or articular surface.

It is well established that controlling hypertension through the use of antihypertensive agents reduces morbidity and mortality. It has been further demonstrated that lowering systolic blood ...