The American journal of medicine
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The use of coronary revascularization among patients with myocardial infarction varies by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The objective of this study was to determine whether local availability of facilities might influence apparent racial disparities in revascularization and health outcomes. ⋯ Race and socioeconomic factors influence the likelihood of revascularization after myocardial infarction among residents of New York City. In addition, lack of availability of revascularization further reduces its use by residents of disadvantaged neighborhoods.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Antibiotic-coated hemodialysis catheters for the prevention of vascular catheter-related infections: a prospective, randomized study.
To determine the efficacy of minocycline-rifampin-coated hemodialysis catheters in reducing catheter-related infections in patients requiring hemodialysis for acute renal failure. ⋯ The use of polyurethane hemodialysis catheters impregnated with minocycline and rifampin decreases the risk of catheter-related infection in patients with acute renal failure.
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Letter Case Reports
Fatal outcome of SARS in a patient with reactivation of chronic hepatitis B.