Which syringe size provides the greatest efficiency when performing manual fluid resuscitation in children?

This case study presents a unique approach to management of enterocutaneous fistula. Find out how negative pressure wound therapy helps.

According to U.S News & World Report, Duke University Hospital ranks number 10 among the top 152 hospitals in the country for 2010 to 2011. The review included more than 5,000 hospitals. Duke University Hospital has extensions in the surrounding area of Durham and Raleigh.

Bariatric surgery study indicates preoperative weight, hypertension, postoperative leak, and pulmonary embolism as all independendently predictive of death.

Commentary on a study of whether negative-pressure wound therapy is justified, published May 2008 in the British Journal of Surgery.

This technique could be a valuable tool in achieving successful lumbar punctures in pediatric emergency patients.

This study evaluates a risk prediction model for patients with ACAS who could be candidates for CEA instead of medical therapy alone.

Commentary on a study on the effectiveness of tissue-engineered urethras for patients requiring reconstruction, published April 2011 in The Lancet.

Is this anesthetic drug a safe and useful option for calming acutely agitated patients in an ED setting?

Medical clinic grants can help underserved populations receive healthcare.health image by Aleksandr Popov from Fotolia.comEleven million children in the United States have no health insurance, and 14 million more have inadequate health insurance, according to an August 2010 article in...

Lovenox (enoxaparin) and heparin are two drugs used to prevent blood clots. They are also known as anticoagulants or anti-platelets. Although both are used for preventative measures, they differ from one another considerably.

There are more than 145 physician subspecialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.relaxed doctor image by Keith Frith from Fotolia.comDoctors may choose to specialize in a particular field of medicine or they may opt to remain simply in primary care. The term...

According to the American Heart Association, 330,000 deaths each year are due to coronary heart disease. If a person suffers a heart attack and someone is there to perform cardiac resuscitation, this could save the individual's life.

AnaphylaxisAlthough rare, honey can trigger anaphylactic shock. Vibrant Spirit: Flikr.comAnaphylaxis is the term for a severe and rapid allergic reaction. If not treated quickly, it can be life threatening. Symptoms include skin reactions, such as hives, itching and flushing, constriction...

The trigeminal nerve belongs to a group of 12 pairs of nerves known as the cranial nerves. They perform various sensory and motor functions throughout the head, face, neck and body. The trigeminal nerve acts as the fifth cranial nerve and consists of three branches: the ophthalmic, maxillary and man

ENT is an abbreviation used to refer to doctors who treat the ear, nose and throat.doctor visiting an ear image by TEMISTOCLE LUCARELLI from Fotolia.comThe health care field can be confusing for patients. As you research conditions and treatments, you encounter many types of care...

Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause burning and blistering of skin. Harmful UV rays produced by the sun can also result in premature aging, skin spots and skin cancer. Burns on the scalp can occur very easily if the skin is not protected with sunscreen. The scalp can burn in small areas, such as

A patient presents to the ED with sharp, sudden back pain. Would you have accurately identified the unusual cause in this case?

Commentary on a study on benign goiters, published March 2008 in the British Journal of Surgery.

An interview with the president of the recently named ASMBS -- a part-time Trekkie who would like to see bariatric surgery go where no surgery has gone before.