In a study involving 180 blood bags, use of a double-knot closure rather than the usual single knot prevented bacterial contamination. This strategy may reduce the risk of blood-product ...

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Amanda Banks is a consultant and a physician at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal.

A 76-year-old woman, who had a history of treated hepatitis C virus infection, presented with rapidly progressive kidney failure and a stroke. Palpable purpura on the legs was noted. A diagnosis ...

The author describes the scientific foundations and implications of the results of a randomized, controlled trial of Mim8, a new mimetic of factor VIIIa, to treat hemophilia A.

Abstract To the Editor: In the review article by Touyz et al. (June 6 issue), 1 the authors highlight the preponderant role of drug-induced hypomagnesemia and the increased prevalence of this anomaly ...

Guidelines recommend a trial of antiarrhythmic drugs before catheter ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation. Whether pulsed field ablation (PFA) may be a preferred initial treatment is ...

Effective blood-pressure control is the cornerstone of management after intracerebral hemorrhage; it is both the primary determinant of risk and the most vital intervention for reducing the threat of ...

A 74-year-old man presented with a painful laceration on his leg that he had sustained 3 days earlier in waters off the Gulf Coast of Florida. Ecchymosis, swelling, and crepitus were observed in th ...

The Pediatric Research Equity Act was intended to promote the development and testing of prescription drugs for children. But its implementation has been constrained.

Utah recently rolled out a pilot program involving an AI system that autonomously renews certain prescriptions for people with chronic conditions. This program raises important clinical and legal i ...

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