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- Gene therapy in sickle cell disease: Possible utility and impact
CRISPR-Cas9 makes it possible to edit the patient’s own genes, but questions remain.
- ACE inhibitor and ARB therapy: Practical recommendations
Inhibitors of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system are cornerstones of therapy of cardiovascular disease.
- Where have all the children gone? Intentional communities for adults with autism
Children with ASD grow to be adults with ASD, with complex healthcare needs.
- Running in place: The uncertain future of primary care internal medicine
If we don’t demand change, who will be there to take care of us when we grow old?
- If a picture is worth a thousand words, a patient is worth ten thousand
Images portray real patients with stories to tell, sometimes mundane, sometimes profound, but always worth hearing.
- Follow-up blood cultures are often needed after bacteremia
Without follow-up cultures, the adequacy of treatment can be difficult to assess.
- Cannabis for chronic pain: Not a simple solution
Real concerns include amotivation, worsening psychiatric states, chronic disability, and chemical dependence.
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement for bicuspid aortic valve stenosis
Surgery remains the standard of care, but transcatheter aortic valve replacement is an emerging, viable option for some.