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- Is God good for your health? The role of spirituality in medical care
Many studies found that religious belief and practice have a positive effect on physical and mental health. Physicians should try to understand and respect their patients’ beliefs.
- Antiviral agents for treating influenza
We now have four antiviral drugs for treating influenza. Who should receive them? Which one to use?
- The spectrum of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: From steatosis to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
This recently discovered disease is a common cause of elevated liver enzymes. We are beginning to understand which patients are at greatest risk of progressive liver disease.
- Heart failure: Highlights from new consensus guidelines
For the first time, we have the means to halt the progression of heart failure and reduce mortality—if we intervene early enough.
- Third in a Series
Most patients with acute coronary syndromes arc candidates for heparin therapy. Low-molecular-weight heparin may offer advantages over standard, unfractionated heparin.
- Nonhealing cellulitis in a 54-year-old man with diabetes mellitus
What is the cause of this patient’s symptoms? A self-test on a clinical case.
- Recognizing, treating, and preventing common foot problems
Practical recommendations regarding sensory neuropathy, infections, corns, calluses, and other common foot problems.