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- Reducing the rate of amputations in acute diabetic foot infections
We devised a multidisciplinary approach that combines wound care, rehabilitation, prosthetics, orthotics, management of concurrent medical problems, and surveillance.
MRI of the heart: Promises fulfilled?Questions remain about whether magnetic resonance imaging is the best way to evaluate patients when more traditional diagnostic techniques are inconclusive.
- ‘I’m not that sick!’ Overcoming the barriers to hospice discussions
We describe the role and services of hospice care, explore misconceptions about hospice and barriers to discussing the issue, and suggest ways to facilitate conversations with patients with terminal illness.
Inhaled human insulin: An inspiration for patients with diabetes mellitus?We discuss the pharmacology, efficacy, important clinical trials, and practical aspects of inhaled insulin, and potential concerns associated with its use.
- Evaluating and managing adrenal incidentalomas
When an adrenal mass is found unexpectedly on imaging in a patient with no other evidence of adrenal disease, how can one determine if it is clinically benign or needs treatment?
- ERCP: Current uses and less-invasive options
Because ERCP can cause pancreatitis, newer options have replaced it for patients who have a low pretest probability of bile duct stones.
- Addressing the challenges of cardiorenal syndrome
Cardiorenal syndrome—the spiral of worsening heart falure and kidney failure—is only beginning to receive the attention it deserves.
Heel pain: Diagnosis and treatment, step by stepThe differential diagnosis of heel pain is broad and can be overwhelming if a systematic approach is not used.
- When do common symptoms indicate normal pressure hydrocephalus?
The symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus—abnormal gait, cognitive impairment, and urinary dysfunction—are common in elderly patients. How can this rare condition be distinguished from other diseases, and how can it be determined if a patient is likely to benefit from a ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
- The optimal revascularization strategy for multivessel coronary artery disease: The debate continues
In contrast to previous studies, a study from a large New York registry found that mortality rates were lower among patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) than among similar patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). What are we to believe?