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Although L-tryptophan is gone from the US market, research continues into its link with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome.

Most physicians underestimate their power to achieve smoking cessation; the key to success is persistence.

In the absence of accurate noninvasive diagnostic modalities, aggressive use of mesenteric angiography is the only way to achieve early diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia.

A simple, cost-effective screening protocol can differentiate whether androgen excess is an ovarian or an adrenal problem.

Treatment of androgen excess disorders can be successful and rewarding, given the compliance of this patient group.

Pacemaker leads from eight different manufacturers were compared for differences in acute pacing and sensing characteristics.

Factors that lead to different interpretations of the same electroencephalogram and to variations in follow-up diagnostic studies were identified.

Surveys revealed AICD patients and families share a mix of relief and apprehension.

A medical curiosity only 10 years ago, Lyme disease is now the most common vector-borne disease in the United States; its diverse manifestations and lack of standardized serologic tests make diagnosis a challenge.

The advent of methanol as a major source of fuel in the coming century and its growing industrial uses will increase the risk of both deliberate and accidental intoxication, requiring a high index of suspicion to ensure early diagnosis.

A patient displayed the classic symptoms that are diagnostic of this rare cause of exudative pleural effusions.

The radiologist needs access to the clinical history in order to provide maximum interpretive accuracy.

Our understanding of adrenergic receptors is a result of studies of structure and function that involve classical biochemistry and pharmacology as well as recombinant DNA technology.