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Our goal is to keep you informed of developments that are changing the practice of medicine.

It is common, it is not proved to be harmful, and treatment is not proved to be beneficial.

Linked to cases of fatal arrhythmias, cisapride can still be prescribed, but only under a strict limited-access program.

Curb prescription drug abuse by recognizing the warning signs and setting firm prescribing policies for your practice.

With interferon and ribavirin therapy, 40% of patients with hepatitis C can be cured. Determining the genotype of the virus can help guide therapy.

Despite agreement about the dangers of gestational diabetes to mother and child, many practical questions remain about how best to detect and treat it.

A debate on whether to use a fixed or an individualized LDL target

With prompt treatment, 80% of patients retain the ability to walk.

What is the cause of this patient’s symptoms/A self-test on a clinical case.

How to evaluate the most common running injuries quickly, when to treat conservatively, and when to refer.

A synthesis taking into account continuing controversies and gaps in knowledge and research.