New findings in multiple sclerosis: A message for primary care clinicians
Every once in a while, a new finding transforms the diagnosis and treatment of a disease.
J.D. CLOUGH

What is the risk of complications from cataract surgery in patients taking anticoagulants?
Although cataract surgery is usually quite safe, two types of bleeding complications can lead to severe vision loss.
R.H.S. LANGSTON

Should we offer semen cryopreservation to men with testicular cancer?
All men with testicular cancer may opt for banking sperm if they wish to retain the ability to have children.
F.F. PASQUALOTTO and A. AGARWAL

What is the practical approach to outpatient evaluation of diarrhea in a previously healthy, middle-aged patient?
The approach depends on the duration of the diarrhea and the presence of other symptoms.
E. ACHKAR, MD

Changing patterns of morbidity and morality in HIV disease
With the success of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) come new problems.
L.H. CALABRESE

The MUSTT Trial. Preventing sudden death in coronary cardiomyopathy: Implantable defibrillators lead the way
Implantable defibrillators, but not antiarrhythmic drugs reduce the morality rate in MI survivors at high risk.
S. PAVIA and B.L. WILKOFF

Aggressive treatment of dyslipidemia: A review of supporting evidence
Evidence from clinical trials supports the aggressive treatment of dyslipidemia with statins.
E.A. STEIN

Strategies to prevent progression of renal disease
Reviewing current theories of how renal disease develops and progresses and how to prevent or slow the process.
P.M. HALL

Multiple sclerosis: The importance of early recognition and treatment
New treatments can slow the course of MS, and should be started early. Primary care physicians play an important role in diagnosing MS and managing its complications.
R.J. FOX and J.A. COHEN

A lung-transplant patient with infiltrates
Questions and answers on the visible signs of diseases.
O.A. MINAI and A.C. MEHTA

Atrial septal defect repair in adults
T.O. CHENG

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