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Hysteresis As A Measure Of Ankle Dysfunction, Alissa Cohen, James Mertz, Peggy Stewart, Michael Warner, Michael Kuchera Dec 2015

Hysteresis As A Measure Of Ankle Dysfunction, Alissa Cohen, James Mertz, Peggy Stewart, Michael Warner, Michael Kuchera

Michael Kuchera

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Metastatic Brain Tumors: Current Therapeutic Options And Historical Perspective, Mark Rivkin, Richard Kanoff Dec 2015

Metastatic Brain Tumors: Current Therapeutic Options And Historical Perspective, Mark Rivkin, Richard Kanoff

Mark Rivkin

Metastatic brain tumors affect more than 150,000 patients annually in the United States. The therapeutic paradigms for these tumors have evolved over the years and currently encompass numerous modalities implemented by treating physicians across several medical disciplines. The armamentarium of brain tumor treatment involves neurosurgical intervention, whole-brain and focused radiation modalities, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Patient selection, however, remains critical to achieve maximal therapeutic benefit and depends on functional status, number and location of lesions, and tissue histologic findings. Best outcomes can be expected with a multidisciplinary approach to patient care where state-of-the-art treatment options are readily available.


Cultural Competency In New Jersey: Evolution From Planning To Law, Debbie Salas-Lopez, Linda Holmes, Dawne Mouzon, Maria Soto-Greene Sep 2014

Cultural Competency In New Jersey: Evolution From Planning To Law, Debbie Salas-Lopez, Linda Holmes, Dawne Mouzon, Maria Soto-Greene

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH

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National Trauma Institute Prospective Evaluation Of The Ventilator Bundle In Trauma Patients: Does It Really Work?, Martin A. Croce Md, Karen J. Brasel Md, Mph, Raul Coimbra Md, Phd, Charles A. Adams Jr, Md, Preston R. Miller Md, Michael D. Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm, Chanchai S. Mcdonald Phd, Somchan Vuthipadadon Phd, Timothy C. Fabian Md, Elizabeth A. Tolley Phd Sep 2014

National Trauma Institute Prospective Evaluation Of The Ventilator Bundle In Trauma Patients: Does It Really Work?, Martin A. Croce Md, Karen J. Brasel Md, Mph, Raul Coimbra Md, Phd, Charles A. Adams Jr, Md, Preston R. Miller Md, Michael D. Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm, Chanchai S. Mcdonald Phd, Somchan Vuthipadadon Phd, Timothy C. Fabian Md, Elizabeth A. Tolley Phd

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

BACKGROUND: Since its introduction by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, the ventilator bundle (VB) has been credited with a reduction in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The VB consists of stress ulcer prophylaxis, deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis, head-of-bed elevation, and daily sedation vacation with weaning assessment. While there is little compelling evidence that the VB is effective, it has been widely accepted. The Centers for Medical and Medicaid Services has suggested that VAP should be a "never event" and may reduce payment to providers. To provide evidence of its efficacy, the National Trauma Institute organized a prospective multi-institutional trial to evaluate the …