In most cases, the organs in the body cleanse the blood without any extra help. In this article, learn about…
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Faced With a Drug Shortfall, Doctors Scramble to Treat Children With Cancer
A critical chemotherapy medication is in short supply, and physicians say there is no appropriate substitute.
Faced With a Drug Shortfall, Doctors Scramble to Treat Children With Cancer
A critical chemotherapy medication is in short supply, and physicians say there is no appropriate substitute.
Study finds topsoil is key harbinger of lead exposure risks for children
Tracking lead levels in soil over time is critical for cities to determine lead contamination risks for their youngest and…
Non-pharmacologic treatments may be more effective for psychiatric symptoms of dementia
A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests outdoor activities were more clinically effective than anti-psychotic medication for treating physical aggression in…
The Undiagnosed Patient in Christina’s World
The iconic rural setting of premodern New England in Christina’s World lies among the most imperishable American pieces in art…
Time-to-antibiotics and the outcome of patients with septic shock: A propensity score analysis
Current sepsis guidelines recommend administration of antibiotics within 1 hour of emergency department (ED) triage. However, the quality of the…
Cytomegalovirus-associated Splenic Infarction
A healthy 34-year-old woman was admitted with new-onset left upper quadrant pain in the setting of a prolonged febrile illness.…
A Rash Diagnosis: A Teachable Moment
A generalized rash involving the palms and soles can be a challenging diagnosis with a broad differential. Here we present…
Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The most common causes of chronic liver disease in the developed world —nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis…