Prophylactic Implantation of a Defibrillator in Patients with Myocardial Infarction and Reduced Ejection Fraction (MADIT-II)
EBM, Landmark Research
In this article, we review how prophylactic implantation of defibrillator decreases mortality in patients with advanced LV dysfunction following prior MI.
Validation and Refinement of Scores to Predict Very Early Stroke Risk after TIA
EBM, Landmark Research
When encountering patients with TIA, how do you decide to admit or not admit? The reason for admission should include those patients at high risk for stroke. So how do you risk stratify TIA patients? The ABCD2 score is a…
All-trans-Retinoic Acid (ATRA) in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APML)
EBM, Landmark Research
ATRA—short for all-trans retinoic acid—is an important component of initial treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML). This article demonstrates the specific benefit of using this medication along with chemotherapy. Things to think about while digging into this article: How is…
Prednisolone in Patients with Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis
EBM, Landmark Research
Rivaroxaban versus Warfarin in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation (ROCKET-AF)
EBM, Landmark Research
Therapies for Active Rheumatoid Arthritis after Methotrexate Failure
EBM, Landmark Research