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When should digoxin be used in patients with diastolic dysfunction?Treatment with digoxin must be individualized.
- Using aspirin and ACE inhibitors in combination: Why the hullabaloo?
What is the cause of this patient’s symptoms? A self-test on a clinical case.
- West Nile fever: Here to stay and spreading
Most cases are asymptomatic, but some patients develop encephalitis or even die. Public health measures are paramount.
- Microbial drug resistance and the roles of the new antibiotics
Indiscriminate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics such as vancomycin and quinolones is promoting antibiotic resistance.
- 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.
- Trends in rheumatic disease: Update on new diagnostic and treatment strategies
A series of case-oriented discussions in a question-and-answer format.
- Should patients with severe heart failure be treated with beta-blockers?
A recent major trial showed that a beta-blocker can indeed be beneficial in severe heart failure, if used cautiously.
What evaluation should be done for an apparently healthy patient with an increased mean corpuscular volume (MCV)?Seemingly trivial symptoms, easily overlooked, can lead to the correct diagnosis.