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From the Editor
- Spring brings changes to CCJM
This month, we welcome our new deputy editor Dr. Timothy Gilligan and our new editorial board member Dr. Theodore Suh.
The Clinical Picture
- Multiple huge bullae after renal transplant
The patient received a kidney transplant 3 months ago and is taking immunosuppressant drugs. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Review
Endoscopic therapy of recurrent acute pancreatitisEndoscopic therapy is an alternative to surgery for some patients with acute recurrent pancreatitis, ie, those whose disease is caused by gallstones or other mechanical processes that can obstruct outflow from the pancreas.
- Polly can make you sick: Pet bird-associated diseases
Bird owners are at risk of a number of bacterial, protozoal, fungal, viral, and parasitic zoonoses. We review the presentation, evaluation, and basic treatment of these diseases.
- What can we expect from omega-3 fatty acids?
Many patients are taking fish oil supplements, either on their own initiative or on their physicians’ advice. Driving this trend is accumulating evidence that these lipids actually reduce cardiovascular risk.
1-Minute Consult
- What is the utility of measuring the serum ammonia level in patients with altered mental status?
If you already know that the patient has decompensated liver disease, then measuring the ammonia level has little value.
Current Drug Therapy
- Pregabalin for fibromyalgia: Some relief but no cure
How will pregabalin (Lyrica) fit into the treatment of this challenging disease?
