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Dengue, a neglected tropical disease that is reemerging around the world, became a nationally notifiable disease in the United States in 2009.
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- Psoriasis: Evolving treatment for a complex disease
Although topical steroids and phototherapy are mainstays of treatment, biologic agents give new hope to patients with severe disease.
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- A geriatric patient-centered medical home: How to obtain NCQA certification
Applying for certification is hard work but, if accompanied by real changes to your practice, should improve the care you deliver.
- Synthetic legal intoxicating drugs: The emerging ‘incense’ and ‘bath salt’ phenomenon
These products are gaining in popularity among drug abusers, because they are cheap and produce a powerful high. They may not be detectable on standard urine drug screening.
- Factor V Leiden: How great is the risk of venous thromboembolism?
The risk of a first episode of thromboembolism is two to five times higher with the heterozygous factor V Leiden mutation, but the absolute risk is still low.
- Nonallergic rhinitis: Common problem, chronic symptoms
Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis have similar symptoms, but their mechanisms and treatment differ.