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In this video, I will review a new product from MDF instruments, the MD One Epoch Titanium Stethoscope. http://www.mdfinstruments.com/mdf-md-one-epoch-titani...  

A patient in Spain suffering from chest wall sarcoma received a 3D printed replacement sternum and ribcage after many of the natural bones were surgically  

Dr Stephen Strakowski outlines the elements of the assessment, treatment, and follow-up of patients treated for depression by primary care providers.  

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Lithium salts, particularly lithium carbonate, are frequently used to treat bipolar disorder and mania. Lithium poisoning, whether due to reduced excretion by the kidneys or overdose, can cause permanent injury to the nervous system. Hemodialysis is a process in which a person's blood is filtered outside of their body, by a machine, and then returned to the person's body. Hemodialysis effectively removes lithium from the body, and has been used to treat lithium poisoning for at least 40 years. However, it is not known whether hemodialysis, performed in addition to standard therapy with intravenous fluids, reduces or eliminates damage to the nervous system.  

A small study shows deficiencies in red blood cell magnesium and insulin-like growth factor 1 in patients with fibromyalgia and reflects growing interest in the role of hormones and endocrine factors in chronic pain.  

Scientist at Michigan Tech, in the lab of Dr. Xiaohu Xia, have improved the accuracy of PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) tests through the development of ne  

Thanks to Dr. Kim for the writeup of this post Case A 36-year-old female with a history of asthma presents with wheezing, tachypnea, and a room air O2 Saturation of 90%. Her albuterol and flovent inhalers failed to control her symptoms at home. Her auscultatory exam reveals bilateral diffuse wheezing. She is afebrile, normotensive, and…  

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Author: Damian Baalmann, MD https://youtu.be/VnTtOwTU_oE #187477  

Calcium is vital to many biological processes, and serum concentration is tightly regulated. Net calcium excretion must be replaced, but the amount of calcium needed has been debated for decades. Twenty five years ago in this journal, Kanis and Passmore concluded that calcium supplements to prevent fractures were not justified by the available evidence,1 though this view was challenged by determined opponents. According to two linked articles,2 3 the conclusions of Kanis and Passmore still hold true. Furthermore, there seems little to be gained from an increased consumption of calcium rich foods.  

A new review examines how zinc supplementation may impact cholesterol levels and triglycerides. Is it beneficial?  

How safe is iron supplementation in patients with CKD Stage 5 who haven't yet received dialysis?