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Is the rise in chronic diseases due to loss of microbial diversity?
- Diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder in primary care
Many patients have undiagnosed bipolar depression, ie, depression with shifts to periods of mania.
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- Kidney transplant: New opportunities and challenges
Kidney transplant improves survival and long-term outcomes in patients with renal failure.
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- Diabetes medications and cardiovascular outcome trials: Lessons learned
Drugs of several classes have demonstrated cardiovascular safety; empaglifl ozin carries a cardiovascular indication.
- Thrombotic microangiopathies: Similar presentations, different therapies
Effective management depends on prompt diagnosis and targeted therapy.