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- Implications of childhood hypercholesterolemia
Hypercholesterolemia in childhood is a powerful predictor of adult hypercholesterolemia, and is a compelling reason to screen children after, age 3.
- Hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy for colorectal liver metastases
The Infusaid pump was found to be a reliable system of drug delivery that may result in regression of liver metastases in some patients.
- Metastatic carcinoma of the prostate with hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia in a patient with advanced prostatic cancer was probably a metabolic complication.
- Electrocardiographic criteria for anterior myocardial infarction
Five criteria tested in 1,324 consecutive patients confirmed the diagnostic value of the standard 12-lead electrocardiogram.
- Serial electrophysiologic testing of drug therapy in supraventricular tachycardia related to accessory pathways
Serial electrophysiologic studies can identify effective drug therapies and predict clinical outcome.
- Perioperative management of 63 patients with pheochromocytoma
Pheochromocytoma patients can undergo successful surgery without preoperative profound alpha-adrenergic blockade.
- Managing diabetic retinopathy
A team approach involving an ophthalmologist, endocrinologist, and primary care physician is the key to successful management of diabetic retinopathy.
- Diphosphonates in the treatment of osteoporosis
Etidronate disodium has been shown to increase bone density and decrease fracture rates, but it may have more important applications in the prevention of bone loss.
- The effects of steroid therapy on pulmonary hypertension secondary to fibrosing mediastinitis
Steroid therapy can be used most effectively if hemodynamic and scintigraphic studies are performed before and after a therapeutic trial.