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- A 51-year-old woman with debilitating cramps 12 years after bariatric surgery
The patient has lost 400 pounds, but now she cannot walk. What is the cause?
- West Nile fever: Lessons from the 2002 season
How to diagnose West Nile fever more quickly and recognize a rare polio-like syndrome it causes. Treatment remains problematic.
- Initial Findings of the AASK
In a major study, an ACE inhibitor slowed the decline of renal function better than a calcium channel blocker.
- Practical tips for warfarin dosing and monitoring
Patients on warfarin walk a tightrope between bleeding and clotting—and a hundred things can tip the balance.
- Antibiotic prophylaxis: Is prevention always worth the cost and risk?
When hard data are lacking we err on the side of caution and consensus.
- Chemoprevention of colorectal cancer: Slow, steady progress
We are learning how to use aspirin and other drugs to prevent colorectal cancer, or at least reduce its incidence.
- Penicillin allergy: Consider trying penicillin again
With skin testing and, in some cases, desensitization, most patients with a history of penicillin allergy can safely receive drug.