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- Eruption of erythema after dieting
During the past 4 weeks, the patient had been increasing his exercise and was on a strict diet for bodybuilding
- Serial serum lipase testing after the initial diagnostic workup for inpatients with acute pancreatitis: What is the evidence?
Beyond the initial diagnostic workup, the results of serial testing may be misleading, with the potential for adverse effects on patient care and increases in healthcare spending.
- Deadly drug rashes: Early recognition and multidisciplinary care
An illustrated review of 4 severe drug rashes. Early recognition and prompt withdrawal of the causative agent are crucial.
- Celiac disease in the ‘nonclassic’ patient
Adherence to a strict gluten-free diet is not easy, and even strict adherence does not guarantee relief of all symptoms. We need to be as certain as possible that trying the diet makes sense—and that is the real challenge.
Measuring exhaled nitric oxide when diagnosing and managing asthmaThe authors examine the role of this biomarker of airway inflammation and provide guidance for its appropriate use.
- Aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular events: Key questions remain
Are we done with the issue of aspirin in primary prevention? Not quite yet.
- What is the optimal approach to infiltration and extravasation of nonchemotherapy medications?
The immediate response is warm or cold compression and assessment of the severity.
