The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The security and privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and their implications for pharmacy are discussed.
Category : Health & Medicine Journal & Academic : Health & Medical
A Case of Laryngeal Paracoccidioidomycosis
A 54-year-old male farmworker, who was well until 8 months prior to presentation, presented with acute dyspnea and exercise intolerance that had been episodic over the preceding months.
Interpregnancy Interval and Adverse Birth Outcomes
The time interval between pregnancies has been viewed as a modifiable risk factor for adverse birth outcomes. But did previous studies inadequately account for confounding maternal factors?
Paget's Disease of Bone
Review the clinical aspects of Paget's disease, as well as its epidemiology, genetics and treatment, in this brief overview.
Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma Metastasis to a Dorsal Root Ganglion
This 70-year-old woman presented with a four-month history of left-sided lumbar radiculopathy and presumed herniated disc, but MRI revealed something very different.
Virtual 3D Microscopy Using Multiplane Whole Slide Images in Pathology
Is 3D microscopy appropriate for the primary diagnosis of H pylori gastritis and equivalent to conventional microscopy?
Spousal Loss and Cognitive Function in Later Life
Does loss of a spouse increase one's risk of dementia or cognitive decline?
Gene Expression Analysis Using Liver Transplant Biopsy
This study compares gene transcription between resting and stressed biliary cells in culture.
A Safety Procedure for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Preprinted order sets, calculation safety checks, and standardized practices improved patient safety.
Reaching Out to Adolescents on Sexual, Reproductive Health
Text messaging can be an innovative method for better connecting with adolescent patients -- particularly for sexual and reproductive health education.
The Year in Cardiology 2013: Heart Failure
Is there a new dawn of hope for acute heart failure therapy?
Low-to-Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Cognitive Decline
Some studies have indicated that low-to-moderate alcohol intake may protect against dementia, but the protective effect might have been overestimated.
Effect of Telehealth on Use of Secondary Care and Mortality
Can telehealth--the remote exchange of data between a patient and healthcare professionals--improve quality of care in patients with chronic diseases, while reducing hospital admissions?
Primary Leptomeningeal Histiocytic Sarcoma
This case report describes an extremely rare incidence of histiocytic sarcoma in the brain. How was the patient successfully treated?
Kidney Disease in the Obese Patient
Obese patients have a strong risk for chronic kidney disease. Learn the epidemiology, presentation, and proposed mechanisms for CKD in the obese patient in this review.
Income and Acute MI, Heart Failure, Pneumonia Outcomes
How does income inequality affect patient 30-day outcomes after acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, or pneumonia hospitalization?
Outpatient Treatment of Adults with Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenic Fever
What is the most-studied combination regimen for the outpatient treatment of low-risk febrile neutropenia?
Total Bone Mineral Density Over Time in HIV-Infected Men and Women
The association of host factors, disease severity, and ART to changes in total body bone mineral density is evaluated.
Typical Aura Without Headache: A Case Report and Review
Migraine consisting only of aura, without subsequent headache, is a rare condition, and it is often misdiagnosed as transient ischemic attack. What clinical features should confirm the diagnosis?
Depression as a Comorbidity to Diabetes: Implications for Management
Depression and diabetes are linked, and integrated care can improve both physical and mental health outcomes—provided the clinician can overcome the barriers to managing depression.