Latest Articles
- Mitochondrial cytopathy in adults: What we know so far
The manifestations of mitochondrial cycopathy are remarkably diverse, and the syndromes identified so far probably represent only a few of the disorders.
- Inflammatory myopathies: Narrowing the differential diagnosis
How to differentiate inflammatory myopathy from other causes of muscle weakness.
- Evidence of smoke and atherosclerotic fire
Why it is premature to extend the clinical use of the highly sensitive CRP assay as a test for coronary disease.
- Anticoagulation therapy in an elderly woman with atrial fibrillation
What is the cause of this patient’s symptoms? A self-test on a clinical case.
- Is glucosamine an effective treatment for osteoarthritic pain?
Glucosamine shows promise, but studies had flaws that render much of the data inconclusive.
- C-reactive protein elevation can be caused by conditions other than inflammation and may reflect biologic aging
CRP elevations are a sensitive test for inflammation, hut are not specific.
- It’s a rave new world: Rave culture and illicit drug use in the young
New and potentially dangerous illicit drugs are popular among young people today.
- C-reactive protein: A ‘golden marker’ for inflammation and coronary artery disease
Elevated levels of CRP are associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
- The promise and reality of nitric oxide in the diagnosis and treatment of lung disease
Extensive research has shown mixed results.
