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- What is the role of probiotics in the treatment of acute Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea?
Overall, the evidence does not support using probiotics to treat Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. More studies are needed to determine if they are helpful and, if so, which ones and at what dosages.
- Back pain made simple: An approach based on principles and evidence
Low back pain is a common and costly medical condition with only a weak correlation between symptoms and pathologic changes. The authors offer a simple, evidence-based approach.
- A 72-year-old man with a purpuric rash
He has multiple medical problems and a new rash that appeared 2 weeks ago. Now he presents to the emergency department confused and diaphoretic. What is the cause of his symptoms?
- Shingles vaccine (January 2009)
Readers comment on articles on the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (March 2009) and the shingles vaccine (January 2009).
- New developments in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome: Say goodbye to tender points?
The Symptom Intensity Scale score can be used to identify and quantify fibromyalgia syndrome from information supplied by a simple questionnaire.
Diffuse hair loss: Its triggers and managementTriggers include a wide variety of physical or emotional stresses, nutritional deficiencies, and endocrine imbalances. Finding the cause enables appropriate treatment.
- Soft tissue atrophy after corticosteroid injection
Although it is rare, patients still need to be told about this potential adverse effect.