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- New Series
An innovative series will address issues in basic science that are relevant to the practice of medicine.
- Monocytic leukemoid reaction, glucocorticoid therapy, and myelodysplastic syndrome
A monocytic leukemoid reaction in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome was related to the effect of corticosteroids on the underlying marrow disorder.
- Uric Acid Nephropathy: Management Pearls
Patients with uric acid renal calculi are best treated with hydration and urinary alkalinization, not surgery or lithotripsy.
- Intra-arterial chemotherapy for brain tumors
A program involving rabbit and human protocols demonstrates the successful integration of basic and clinical research with practical applications.
- Diagnosis and management of infective endocarditis
Despite therapeutic advances, infective endocarditis still has an overall mortality of 20%; transesophageal echocardiography may improve the management of these patients.
- Evaluation and treatment of generalized pruritus
Generalized pruritus that does not respond quickly to symptomatic therapy requires careful evaluation and close follow-up.
- Recombinant t-PA and platelet activity
The effects of rt-PA on platelet activity could have a direct impact on thrombolytic efficacy, coronary artery reocclusion, and risk of hemorrhage.
- Differential Diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Vasculitis
The usual cause of hypersensitivity vasculitis is exposure to a drug or toxin, but infection, Henoch Schönlein purpura, and connective tissue diseases also are possible.