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Is digoxin a drug of the past?This old drug is still useful, with some caveats. It is no longer the cornerstone of heart-failure treatment, but it can be beneficial as an adjunct. Serum levels should probably be kept lower than in the past.
- Imaging’s roles in acute pancreatitis
A 50-year-old man presents with severe upper-abdominal pain radiating to the back with nausea and vomiting. His serum amylase and lipase levels are markedly elevated. Should he have any imaging tests, and if so, which ones?
- Tending to the musculoskeletal problems of obesity
Obese patients often hear that any ache or pain they have is due to their excess weight and will resolve with weight loss. The truth is more subtle, but weight loss can make a substantial difference.