David Rolston, MD, joins the Journal staff
Meet our new deputy editor, internist Dr. David Rolston.
B.F. MANDELL

Why and how to prescribe exercise: Overcoming the barriers
To help patients start exercising and stay with it, clinicians should start by writing a prescription.
G. FLETCHER AND J.F. TREJO

Demystifying triglycerides: A practical approach for the clinician
Despite uncertainties, the National Cholesterol Education Program's report provides a practical framework for approaching hypertriglyceridemia.
R.L. DUNBAR AND D.J. RADER

Multiple skin nodules in a 64-year-old woman
The nodules developed about 18 years ago, about 10 years after the onset of proximal muscle weakness and rash. What is the diagnosis?
S. CHHAYA AND K. RENDT

Update on Wegener granulomatosis
Although Wegener granulomatosis is uncommon, it is relevant to internists because it is a multisystem disease that presents in a variety of ways. Current treatments nduce remission and allow long-term survival.
C.A. LANGFORD

Interstitial cystitis: A primary care perspective
Interstitial cystitis is more common than previously thought. Conservative measures are effective for many patients.
M. ROSENBERG, C.L. PARSONS, AND S. PAGE

A 56-year-old man with hypercalcemia
He has no symptoms, but his liver is palpable and his calcium, glucose, and creatinine concentrations are elevated. What is the cause?
O. ALADESANMI, X.W. JIN, AND C. NIELSEN

The liver in pregnancy: Disease vs benign changes
Liver dysfunction may be caused by the pregnancy, it may be unrelated to the pregnancy, or it may be a chronic condition that existed before the pregnancy.
J. WAKIM-FLEMING AND N.N. ZEIN

Should patients with TIAs be hospitalized?
Some patients may need to be hospitalized for specific reasons. The important point is that TIAs are not benign and that the causes of TIAs should be urgently diagnosed and treated.
D.W. KRIEGER

Low-dose dopamine ineffective for acute renal failure

Testing for prothrombotic defects not necessary after first venous thrombotic event

Negative CT scan to rule out pulmonaryembolism is equal to angiography

Letters to the Editor
Respiratory disorders in neuromuscular diseases
Erectile dysfunction

Migraine aura without headache
(June 2005).