November 2009

Low-tech tools, high-pressure stakes

by: MANDELL, B. F.

Despite the many ways to introduce inaccuracies in low-tech cuff measurements of blood pressure, the benefits of treating high blood pressure diagnosed this way can be great.

Menopause, vitamin D, and oral health (AUGUST 2009)

by: MASCITELLI, L., PEZZETTA, F., GOLDSTEIN, M. R.

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by: BUENCAMINO, M. C. A., PALOMO, L., THACKER, H. L.

Prostate cancer prevention (AUGUST 2009)

by: KELLER, D. L.

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by: KLEIN, E. A.

A 19-year-old man with progressive lung infiltrates

by: TONELLI, A. R., OLSON, E. L.

After undergoing induction chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia, he developed fever, lung infiltrates, and severe neutropenia. What is the most likely cause?

Pleural effusion from a candy wrapper

by: ANTOUN, S. A., WEHBE, E.

A 60-year-old man presents with worsening shortness of breath and productive cough. Flexible bronchoscopy reveals the surprising cause.

Current therapies to shorten postoperative ileus

by: JOHNSON, M. D., WALSH, R. M.

Rather than merely wait for bowel sounds to return after patients undergo surgery, we can try to get the gut working again sooner.

Managing diabetes in hemodialysis patients: Observations and recommendations

by: SHRISHRIMAL, K., HART, P., MICHOTA, F.

Both uremia and dialysis can complicate glycemic control by affecting the secretion, clearance, and peripheral tissue activity of insulin.

Beyond office sphygmomanometry: Ways to better assess blood pressure

by: RAFEY, M.

Several new devices provide more information than does traditional sphygmomanometry about the patient’s true hypertensive status, blood pressure control, and risk of end-organ damage.

Dual antiplatelet therapy in coronary artery disease: A case-based approach

by: RAYMOND, C., MENON, V.

Many patients need the combination of aspirin and clopidogrel (Plavix) or prasugrel (Effient) to reduce their risk of cardiovascular events, as shown in recent trials.