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- Medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
The goal is to maximize quality of life and minimize “bothersome” symptoms. Choices about medical therapy are guided by indication, effectiveness, side effects, as well as patient preference.
- Management of venous thromboembolism in patients with active cancer
The authors review the presentation and diagnosis of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer and present an approach to treatment that aims to balance the bleeding risk from anticoagulation with the risk of recurrent thrombosis.
- von Willebrand disease: A guide for the internist
The pathophysiology of von Willebrand disease, its subtypes, common presentations of each subtype, diagnostic testing, and management of clinical manifestations of the disease are reviewed.
- Diagnosis and management of pancreatic cystic lesions for the non-gastroenterologist
A summary of current guidelines from several organizations on the diagnosis and surveillance of pancreatic cystic lesions.
- Consumer-grade wearable cardiac monitors: What they do well, and what needs work
The authors review common consumer-grade wearables, including the accuracy of these monitors compared with medical-grade devices, and present an approach to managing rate or rhythm abnormalities identified on at-home monitoring.
- 2023 Update in ambulatory general internal medicine
Topics reviewed include prevention of chronic kidney disease progression, diet for preventing secondary cardiovascular disease, prevention of kidney-stone recurrence, drug therapy for weight loss, and cholesterol management.
- Gastric intestinal metaplasia and gastric cancer prevention: Watchful waiting
Malignancy develops in only a small minority of patients with gastric intestinal metaplasia. Recognition of clinical, endoscopic, and histologic features linked with cancer development is critical to identifying patients who require endoscopic surveillance.
- Treatments for obstructive sleep apnea: CPAP and beyond
Options include behavioral interventions, oral appliances, nasal expiratory positive airway pressure, negative pressure interventions, and surgical procedures. Certain drugs are also promising.
- Contemporary surgical and procedural management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
The authors provide an overview of currently available and guideline-backed treatments.
- Cirrhosis: Primary care approaches to screening, immunization, and lifestyle modifications
The authors review management of cirrhosis and complications such as esophageal varices and hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as chemical and medication exposures.