The right hypochondrium… Is it really “right”? A territorial dispute
Author: M. Aroon Kamath, M.D.
Submitted: August 18, 2010. Updated: August 18, 2010.
Category: Cardiology | Family Medicine | Geriatrics | Gastroenterology | Hepatology | Endoscopy | Internal Medicine | Critical Care | Emergency Medicine | Medical Students | Organ Transplants | Nursing | Pathology | Pulmonology | Radiology | Surgery
Since the time one enters the realm of clinical medicine, the general area just inferior to the costal margins is introduced as the right and left hypochondriac regions (or, the right or the left hypochondrium). In the following discussion, I will…
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Rituximab drastically reduces efficacy of H1N1 vaccine in rheumatoid patients
Author: Tamer M. Fouad, M.D.
Submitted: January 07, 2010. Updated: January 07, 2010.
Category: Family Medicine | Infections | Internal Medicine | Immunology | Preventive Medicine | Oncology | Pharmacy | Pulmonology | Rheumatology
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are partially protected by the influenza vaccine 6-10 months after treatment with rituximab. Researchers determined that while the flu vaccine is safe, it is ineffective for RA patients in the first 6 months following…
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Swine flu prevention - is hand washing with soap effective?
Author: Tamer M. Fouad, M.D.
Submitted: January 02, 2010. Updated: January 02, 2010.
Category: Family Medicine | Infections | Internal Medicine | Preventive Medicine | Pulmonology
We see a lot of government sponsored ads telling us to use hand soap. In fact the CDC website recommends the following protective measures be taken by the general public: “Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available,…
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H1N1 patients not required to stay at home longer periods - N Engl J Med
Author: Tamer M. Fouad, M.D.
Submitted: January 02, 2010. Updated: January 02, 2010.
Category: Family Medicine | Infections | Internal Medicine | Preventive Medicine | Pulmonology
According to a new study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine1, it may be unnecessary for patients infected with swine flu (H1N1) to stay at home for longer than four days after the start of symptoms. It reveals that the…
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Children more likely to catch swine flu - N Engl J Med
Author: Tamer M. Fouad, M.D.
Submitted: January 02, 2010. Updated: January 02, 2010.
Category: Family Medicine | Infections | Internal Medicine | Preventive Medicine | Pediatrics | Pulmonology
Young people aged under 18 years are more likely than adults to catch swine flu from an infected person in their household, according to a new study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. However, the research also shows that young…
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