Diagnosis of exclusion: a case report of probable glatiramer acetate-induced eosinophilic myocarditis.

Importance. Medication-induced eosinophilia is an acknowledged, often self-limiting occurrence. Glatiramer acetate, a biologic injection used in the management of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, is widely regarded as a safe and effective medication and lists eosinophilia as an infrequent side effect in its package insert.

Mechanical prophylaxis to prevent venous thromboembolism in surgical patients: a prospective trial evaluating compliance.

Purpose: Sequential compression devices (SCDs) and venous foot pumps (VFPs) are used to prevent venous thromboembolism in surgical patients, but compliance is presumed to be poor. We evaluated compliance with these devices, compared compliance between intensive care unit (ICU) and non-ICU patients, and identified factors associated with better compliance.

Materials And Methods: Compliance was prospectively evaluated twice daily from admission until discharge, ambulation, or device discontinuation.