Pulmonology
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How accurate is the D-dimer assay in diagnosing pulmonary embolism?
Brown MD, Rowe BH, Reeves MJ, Bermingham JM, Goldhaber SZ. The accuracy of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay D-dimer test in the diagnosis of...
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Vitamin E may worsen acute respiratory tract infections in the elderly
Gratt JM, Schouten EG, Kok FJ. Effect of daily vitamin E and multivitamin-mineral supplementation on acute respiratory tract infections in elderly...
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Azithromycin no more effective than vitamin C for acute bronchitis
Evans AT, Husain S, Durairaj L, et al. Azithromycin for acute bronchitis: a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial. Lancet 2002; 359:1648–54...
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Inhaled salmeterol prevents high-altitude pulmonary edema
Sartori C, Allemann Y, Duplain H, et al. Salmeterol for the prevention of high-altitude pulmonary edema. N Engl J Med 2002; 346:1631–6.
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Should patients with acute cough or bronchitis be treated with β2-agonists?
Smucny JJ, Flynn CA, Becker LA,Glazier RH. Are β2-agonists effective treatment for acute bronchitis or acute cough in patients without underlying...
Original Research
Clinical Findings Associated with Radiographic Pneumonia in Nursing Home Residents
Original Research
Are b2-agonists Effective Treatment for Acute Bronchitis or Acute Cough in Patients Without Underlying Pulmonary Disease? A Systematic Review
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Can helical computerized tomography be used alone to aid in the diagnosis of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism?
Perrier A, Howarth N, Didier D, et al. Performance of helical computed tomography in unselected outpatients with suspected pulmonary embolism. Ann...
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Is delayed antibiotic prescribing a good strategy for managing acute cough?
Dowell J, Pitkethly M, Bain J, Martin S. A randomised controlled trial of delayed antibiotic prescribing as a strategy for managing uncomplicated...
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Is oral dexamethasone as effective as intramuscular dexamethasone for outpatient management of moderate croup?
Rittichier KK, Ledwith CA. Outpatient treatment of moderate croup with dexamethasone: intramuscular verses oral dosing. Pediatrics 2000; 106:1344-...
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Are zinc acetate lozenges effective in decreasing the duration of symptoms of the common cold?
Prasad AS, Fitzgerald JT, Bao B, et al. Duration of symptoms and plasma cytokine levels in patients with the common cold treated with zinc acetate...