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There is evidence that even partial adrenal insufficiency is associated with increased mortality. But exactly how should adrenal insufficiency be defined and diagnosed, and who should receive treatment?

Bell palsy is largely a diagnosis of exclusion, but certain features distinguish it from facial paralysis due to other conditions.

A woman with a history of asthma, hypothyroidism, nephrolithiasis, and bowel problems has worsening shortness of breath. She also has an interesting hobby.

A woman with a history of asthma, hypothyroidism, nephrolithiasis, and bowel problems has worsening shortness of breath. She also has an interesting hobby.

True primary prevention of disease or its complications seems an attainable goal in many situations.

Therapy directed at laboratory manifestations of DIC often will not change the course of the illness. It is important to recognize and treat the underlying cause, eg, trauma, cancer, infection, or obstetric catastrophe.

To control diabetic retinopathy, we need not only to detect it promptly, but also to manage common systemic comorbid conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, anemia, obstructive sleep apnea, and smoking—all of which tend to accelerate its course and increase its severity.

Therapy directed at laboratory manifestations of DIC often will not change the course of the illness. It is important to recognize and treat the underlying cause, eg, trauma, cancer, infection, or obstetric catastrophe.

Do statins prevent stroke? Which antithrombotic drugs are best? What is the best way to treat carotid stenosis?