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Renal replacement therapy in the McMaster Textbook The newly added chapters on renal replacement therapy in the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine provide valuable insights into the principles of, indications for, and approaches to hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Publications of the Week: Safety of NSAIDs in patients on anticoagulants A digest of noteworthy publications from McMaster experts. This week’s focus: NSAID use in patients with VTE treated with anticoagulants.
Medical cannabis in chronic pain management What is the role of medical cannabis in chronic pain management? With Dr Kevin Hill.
Adrenocortical carcinoma in the McMaster Textbook A new chapter on adrenocortical carcinoma prepared by McMaster University authors is available online and in our mobile apps.
A rare cause of acute pancreatitis and hepatitis syndrome A case report presented by Dr Livia Lontai, Hungary. Recorded at the Best Case Report Contest 2024.
The need for mechanical ventilation and sedation in severe asthma When does a patient with asthma exacerbation require mechanical ventilation and sedation? With Dr Paul O'Byrne.
Textbook updates A summary of the latest chapter updates in Infectious Diseases, Respirology, Hematology, and Signs and Symptoms.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw and atypical femur fractures in patients treated with denosumab How would you assess the risk of ONJ and atypical femur fractures during the treatment with denosumab? With Dr Alexandra Papaioannou.
Publications of the Week: Randomized trial of tele–critical care: Does it reduce ICU stay? A digest of noteworthy publications from McMaster experts. This week’s focus: telemedicine in the ICU.