Contrary to common belief, new data do not support antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures to prevent prosthetic hip or knee infection. Don?t miss video commentary by Dr. Paul G. Auwaerter. Medscape Infectious Diseases
This study identified predictors of emotional stress that crime victims experience within 30 days of the crime event. Brief Treatment of Crisis Intervention
In those presenting to the ED with chest pain, a prior zero calcium score cannot completely rule out a coronary obstruction, a new analysis of the MESA study has shown. This is likely due to the presence of soft plaques not detected by calcium screening, the researchers say. Heartwire
In addition to control of modifiable risk factors, virtually all patients who have had ischemic stroke should be prescribed antiplatelet agents. Medscape Medical News
Pain is the most common reason people seek care in the emergency room setting. Most of this pain is non-trauma related. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
