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From the Editor
- New CCJM policy: No manufacturer involvement in the preparation of articles
We will not consider for publication any review article in which the manufacturer was involved in the preparation of the manuscript, either directly or through payment to the author or a surrogate.
Review
- Bovine spongiform encephalopathy and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: How safe is eating beef?
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as mad cow disease, has appeared in the United Sates, raising concern about the possible appearance of its human counterpart, variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Liver biopsy 2005: When and how?Imaging and blood tests are increasingly replacing biopsy for diagnosing liver diseases, but more biopsies are being done to help guide the management of hepatitis C and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
- The impact of stress urinary incontinenceonsexualactivityinwomen
Stress urinary incontinence is common, but patients are reluctant to talk about it and the problems it causes in their sex life.
- The emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus inthecommunity
MRSA infections, long endemic in hospitals and nursing homes, are now being reported outside the hospital, as well.
Medical Grand Rounds
- Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome: Recent findings on managing this challenging condition
High-intensity treatment with warfarin is not better than standard-intensity warfarin treatment. Basic questions about this disease remain unanswered.
1-Minute Consult
- Do hip fractures need to be repaired within 24 hours of injury?
There is considerable debate on this point. The answer hinges on whether the patient is medically stable and can undergo surgery.
Review
- Cholesterol guidelines update: More aggressive therapy for higher-risk patients
As new evidence comes in, guidelines for treating elevated cholesterol keep getting more aggressive—and more complicated. The 2001 guidelines were updated in 2004.
