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Owing to ACCME regulations, we can give you only 1 hour of CME credit per issue instead of the 2 hours you have been getting. Still, we hope you find the Journal worth your time and attention.

Will a jury side with an expert witness who cites “usual and customary” practice—or with one who cites published evidence?

Although data are lacking, it seems prudent to boost glucocorticoid doses in the perioperative period for patients receiving long-term steroid therapy.

Common-sense measures can prevent adverse outcomes and lawsuits.

New data indicate statins should be started as soon as possible in acute coronary syndromes. Current guidelines may need to be changed.

What is the cause of this patient’s symptoms? A self-test.

Three case studies that illustrate some of the special problems affecting the health care of Asian patients and ways to deal with them constructively.

Questions and answers on the visible signs of diseases.

Recombinant human activated protein C is the first therapy approved for treating sepsis. However, instead of a “one therapy for all” approach, we are finding that therapy must be targeted.

General internists have a leading role in providing routine care, including regular physical examinations, echocardiograms, antithrombotic therapy, and antibiotic prophylaxis against endocarditis.