Latest Articles
- Is laser vision correction safe in patients with diabetes?
Some patients with diabetes may be candidates for one of the two kinds of laser surgery.
- Current challenges in Barrett’s esophagus
The diagnosis and treatment of Barrett’s esophagus are fraught with unresolved questions.
- Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: A cause of sudden death in young people
A standard history and physical examination will probably not detect this condition, but the history may provide clues.
- Cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, and profound hypokalemia in a trauma patient
What is the cause of this patient’s symptoms? A self-test on a clinical case.
- Who wants to be a health care worker? The health care staffing crisis
Unless we restore respect to the health care professions, we will soon face a serious shortage of physicians and nurses.
- Coronary artery disease in women: Different, often undertreated
In coronary artery disease, women are more likely to receive suboptimal and less-aggressive care.
- The four categories of prostatitis: A practical approach to treatment
Prostatitis can be frustrating for the patient and physician alike. An organized approach can help.
- Is atherosclerosis an infectious disease?
Atherosclerosis is multifactorial, but infection may be a contributing factor. Clinical trials of antibiotics are underway.
- Dofetilide (Tikosyn): A new drug to control atrial fibrillation
The pharmacology of dofetilide, the evidence of its effectiveness, and the appropriate precautions in using it.
