Have a low threshold for using Epinephrine in suspected Anaphylaxis
The American College of Allergy just released an a article in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology stating that epinephrine should be used in all cases of suspected anaphylaxis even if they do not meet all the established criteria for diagnosing this condition. Furthermore, the article states that epinephrine should be given to patients at risk of…
We are on iTunes
You can now listen to the podcast on iTunes! We are also on Stitcher, Tunein Radio, Blubrry, Libsyn and Miro. Enjoy! Posted on 29/07/2015 by Dr. Dimitre
Antibiotic resistance appears to enhance fitness and virulence in certain bacterial strains
A rather disturbing study published in the Journal of Science Translation found that genes that conferred both intrinsic and acquired antibiotic resistance also imparted an in vivo fitness advantage to Pseudomonas during infection. These results were duplicated in Acinetobacter baumannii and Vibrio cholerae species. This would be another reason to advocate for antibiotic stewardship in both health care…
Episode 6: Ankle Injury and Monocular Blindness
On this podcast Dr. Kevin strains himself to talk about Ankle Sprains, while Dr. Dimitre stumbles around with Monocular Blindness! Please go to our member’s area to access the podcast Posted on 27/07/2015 by Dr. Dimitre
The annual 2015 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
Here are some interesting highlights from the annual 2015 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference held in Washington DC. New Possible Risk Factors identified for Alzheimer’s Disease – Sedentary behavior and lack of exercise. A Study in people aged 18 to 30 showed that lack of physical activity and prolonged TV viewing may lead to poorer cognitive…