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- Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: Overdiagnosis is appropriate
Since the presentation of preeclampsia is variable, a high index of suspicion is warranted.
- Advances in the treatment of hemorrhagic stroke: A possible new treatment
Recombinant factor VIIa may be the first proven treatment for intracerebral hemorrhage.
- Management of erectile dysfunction by the primary care physician
The oral selective inhibitors of PDE5 have revolutionized the treatment of erectile dysfunction and made it the province of primary care physicians.
Uveitis in the internist’s office: Are a patient’s eye symptoms serious?The diagnosis is not always clear. If it is uveitis, physicians must determine if it is caused by infection or is a sign of an underlying condition. Management is best handled collaboratively with an ophthalmologist.
- Varicose veins: Newer, better treatments available
We can now offer patients more convenient and less invasive options for managing their varicose veins.
- Do hip fractures need to be repaired within 24 hours of injury?
There is considerable debate on this point. The answer hinges on whether the patient is medically stable and can undergo surgery.