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- Canagliflozin (November 2013)
Readers comment on the measurement of serum calcium in a patient with tetany (June 2013) and on the metabolic side effects of canagliflozin (November 2013).
- Wide QRS complex rhythm with pulseless electrical activity
Although this presentation is grave, several of its possible causes can be treated, allowing the patient to recover.
Anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy in acute coronary syndromesAntiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs prevent ischemic events but can cause bleeding. Here is how to optimize the benefit.
- Slow-growing angiomatous lesions on the limbs
Erythematous plaques after age 70 should raise the suspicion of classic Kaposi sarcoma.
- Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases –2014
With recent changes to the health care landscape, expect to encounter more patients with STDs.
- Should patients with gout avoid
No study has directly addressed this issue. In most cases, continue the thiazide and adjust the hypouricemic therapy if necessary.
- The impact of anti-TNF therapy on the nonspecialist
These drugs are being used in a growing number of diseases. We all need to increase our familiarity with their unique risks.
- Managing risks of TNF inhibitors: An update for the internist
Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors pose infrequent but serious risks, including infection and malignancy.