More articles from Editorial
- Diet in the pathophysiology and management of irritable bowel syndrome
Diet plays an important role in the pathophysiology of this disorder and is an effective tool in managing it.
- Blood pressure management in the wake of SPRINT
SPRINT should be interpreted in the context of prior trials and of its inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- The emotional impact of a malpractice suit on physicians: Maintaining resilience
Resilient people can face reality, see a better future, put things into perspective, and bounce back from adversity.
- The microbiome in celiac disease: Beyond diet-genetic interactions
Evidence points to the mix of bacteria that make the gut their home, collectively called the microbiome.
- Sacubitril-valsartan and the evolution of heart failure care
It was hard to believe that any new additional therapy would make a significant difference.
- Why do clinicians continue to order ‘routine preoperative tests’ despite the evidence?
The authors propose several reasons and possible solutions.
- Postoperative troponin surveillance: A diagnostic dilemma
Postoperative troponin elevations are linked to bad outcomes. But does screening for troponin elevations improve outcomes?
- Stenting may benefit select patients with severe renal artery stenosis
Treatment of severe renal artery stenosis must be individualized.
- Perioperative medicine: Combining the science and the art
Although we may wish for “cookbook” guidelines, often we must practice the “art” of medicine.