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Recently Identified Rare Genetic Heart Disorder Progresses Rapidly, Is Often Deadly For Young Patients
A study that included young patients with a recently recognized rare type of cardiomyopathy (a disorder of the heart muscle) linked to a genetic mutation finds that progression of this disease may be rapid and often results in early death, according to a study in the March 25 issue of JAMA. Mutations in the lysosome-associated [...]
Intensive Insulin Therapy Risks For Critically Ill Patients
A new study in CMAJ indicates that intensive insulin therapy considerably increases the risk of hypoglycemia in critically ill patients. http://www.cmaj.ca/press/cmaj.090206.pdf Numerous intensive care units worldwide use rigorous insulin therapy to control blood sugar. A range of organizations, such as the American Diabetes Association and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, recommend it as a [...]
