Marshall syndrome – a challenge in medical practice

The Practice of Satire in England , 1658 – 1770 , by Ashley Marshall . Baltimore : Johns

Guideline Watch: Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Hiv/aids

Since publication in 2000 of APA’s Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With HIV/ AIDS (1), new evidence has become available that affects the psychiatric care of patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This guideline watch highlights this evidence for the following areas: epidemiology, antiretroviral medication regi...

Current practice of percutaneous coronary intervention on patients with acute coronary syndrome in Iran: A prospective observational study

Background: Frequent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) procedures are being performed on a daily basis in Iran. However, no study has been reported on the current PCI practice in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in Iran. We aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and treatment patterns in Iranian ACS patients treated with PCI.    Methods: Between February 2017 and July...

The burgeoning law of medical experimentation involving human subjects.

Compartment syndrome as a result of incorrect treatment

Compartment syndrome is a rare vascular disorder and an orthopedic emergency caused by high intramuscular pressure following bone fractures and some other etiologies. It mostly involves extremities, but can affect other parts of the body. The syndrome is diagnosed based on extensively varying signs and symptoms including feeling pain, pallor, pulselessness, and some other signs among patients. ...