Health & Medical: Aspergillosis in Liver Transplant Recipients

Aspergillosis in Liver Transplant Recipients

Liver transplant recipients are at high risk of infection with Aspergillus species, which may cause invasive disease and severe complications in this patient population.

Health & Medical: Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Presented is a case of recurrent MCC, treated aggressively with wide local excision, regional lymphadenectomy, and immediate reconstruction.

Health & Medical: Surgical Safety Checklists

Surgical Safety Checklists

Surgical checklists can make a substantial difference to patient safety, but implementation requires flexibility.

Health & Medical: Traditional Anticoagulant Therapy

Traditional Anticoagulant Therapy

Heparin and warfarin have remained the drugs of choice for treating and preventing thromboembolic disorders for approximately 50 years. Although the benefits are clear, a number of limitations are associated with these agents.

Health & Medical: Comparison of Anticoagulation Clinic Patient Outcomes

Comparison of Anticoagulation Clinic Patient Outcomes

Giving patients oral anticoagulation therapy in an ambulatory clinic setting is associated with substantial risk of adverse outcomes leading to emergency department visits and unplanned inpatient admissions.