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From the Editor
- The Journal at 80 years: ‘Same as it ever was’—sort of
In the 1980s, the musical group Talking Heads sang, “You may ask yourself, How did I get here?”—an appropriate question as we begin our 80th year.
Review
- Managing bloodstream infections in patients who have short-term central venous catheters
Should a potentially infected catheter be removed? Which empiric antibiotic therapy should be started? And how should therapy be tailored to the specific pathogen?
Cancer Diagnosis and Management
- Symptom management: An important part of cancer care
In addition to diagnosing and managing the cancer itself, the physician’s duty is also to recognize and effectively manage the many associated symptoms.
1-Minute Consult
- Do patients with prosthetic joints require dental antimicrobial prophylaxis?
The authors contend that the available evidence does not support routine prophylaxis before dental procedures.
Review
Proton pump inhibitor side effects and drug interactions: Much ado about nothing?In general, the safety of this class of drugs has been excellent. However, epidemiologic studies have indicated risks that are biologically plausible.
- Premenopausal osteoporosis, an overlooked consequence of anorexia nervosa
Particularly at risk are female athletes. The etiology is complex; the key treatment is to restore body weight.
Im Board Review
- A 31-year-old man with abdominal pain and a rectal nodule
He has had pain and diarrhea for 4 days. What is the likely cause?
Commentary
To keep our readers up to date on progress in palliative medicine, we are presenting a series of articles on the topic.