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- Running in place: The uncertain future of primary care internal medicine
If we don’t demand change, who will be there to take care of us when we grow old?
- An unusual cause of bruising
The coagulation assay, particularly the prothrombin time and aPTT, is key in initially assessing a bleeding abnormality.
- When does acute pyelonephritis require imaging?
Imaging is recommended for those at risk of complications.
- Infective endocarditis: Beyond the usual tests
Newer imaging tests are increasingly used as alternatives or adjuncts to echocardiography for selected patients.
- Adults with autism spectrum disorder: Updated considerations for healthcare providers
Social support, community programs, and behavioral therapies can help. Caregivers may also need support.
- Deciding when a picture is worth a thousand words and several thousand dollars
Physical examination is cheap but not highly reproducible. Imaging is expensive but may be more sensitive and specific.
- A right atrial mass
A woman with a history of endometrial adenocarcinoma presented with occasional shortness of breath and dizziness.
- Ambulatory ECG monitoring in the age of smartphones
Many devices are available; the best one to use depends on the specific clinical context.
- Giant cell arteritis: An updated review of an old disease
Glucocorticoids, the mainstay of treatment, should be started as soon as the disease is suspected.