Table of Contents
From the Editor
- HIV: Just another chronic disease
Did we ever expect a time when HIV would be viewed as a chronic disease, with patients warranting screening for coronary artery disease in order to decrease long-term coronary complications?
1-Minute Consult
- Can patients with COPD or asthma take a beta-blocker
Yes, if they really need one. We would choose a cardioselective agent.
- Do incretin drugs for type 2 diabetes increase the risk of acute pancreatitis?
Probably not. The risk is higher in type 2 diabetes regardless of treatment.
The Clinical Picture
- Painful red nodule on the right hand
A healthy man presents with a tender subcutaneous nodule on his hand that appeared after cleaning his aquarium. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Review
Noninvasive tests for liver disease, fibrosis, and cirrhosis: Is liver biopsy obsolete?The need for liver biopsy is diminishing, thanks to accurate blood tests and imaging studies.
- How to prevent glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
When prescribing glucocorticoids for long-term treatment, physicians should take steps to prevent osteoporosis.
IM Board Review
- A young woman with a breast mass: What every internist should know
What is the differential diagnosis? What workup is appropriate? And what is the next step?
Review
- Coronary heart disease in people infected with HIV
Traditional risk factors are the main culprits, although the infection itself and antiviral therapy also contribute.
