David W. Johnson

TL;DR: This is a report of results from part 1 of a 2-part, phase 2 trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of ABX-EGF in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin for advanced NSCLC.

TL;DR: In this second of two articles regarding the renal toxicities or benefits of medicinal herbs, herbs are reported as being ‘potentially beneficial’ to the kidneys if there is strong in vivo evidence of renal protection from toxic substances or drugs; potent, specific renal anti‐oxidant effects; in vivo cancer antiproliferative effects specific to the kidney; or in vivoevidence of being beneficial in renal disease or failure.

TL;DR: In this article, the effects of increased atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition, climate manipulation and past vegetation burning, and their interactions, on litter decomposition and the activity and diversity of associated microorganisms were investigated.

TL;DR: Use of MDIs with spacers in place of wet nebulizers to deliver albuterol to treat children with mild-to-moderate asthma exacerbations in the ED could yield significant cost savings for hospitals and, by extension, to both the health care system and families of children with asthma.

TL;DR: An easy and rapid technique using the Mayo Vein Stripper to facilitate safe harvesting of the long saphenous vein for vascular reconstruction provides good quality vein and a superior cosmetic result without wound complications.