More articles from From the editor
- An uncommon syndrome makes us reflect on our approach to diagnosis
Antisynthetase syndrome reminds us to stay grounded in the fundamentals of clinical care: careful listening, purposeful examination, and directed use of tests.
- It is not a ‘mini’-stroke, it is a call to action
Although patients may call transient ischemic attacks “mini-strokes,” there is nothing mini about their significance.
- The pipe and the plug: Is unblocking arteries enough?
We all should be more aggressive in using treatments that reduce the progression of coronary artery disease—particularly in patients with diabetes.
- The electronic health record: Getting more bang for the click
Bemoaning the technology is not the answer—we need to refine the EHR, but we also need to do better documentation.
- Guidelines or a plea for help?
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently published a guideline on the use of calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent fractures in adults. I agree with two-thirds of their recommendations.
- A review of uncommon swelling provides useful reminders
Angioedema and the urticarias differ in their clinical manifestations and diagnostic and therapeutic implications.
- Resistance of man and bug
Why individual clinicians make specific decisions usually can be sorted out. But our behavior as a group is more difficult to understand—and to alter.
- Introducing two new deputy editors
Women’s health expert Pelin Batur, MD and hospitalist James Pile, MD join the Journal staff, replacing Tim Gilligan, MD.
- A weirder than weird story, and yet…
Fecal microbiota transplantation is an evolving story that may seem weird but is worth following.
- A guideline is like a prescription
We should not worship the idol of guidelines alone, but neither should we ignore them and make decisions based only on anecdote and experience.