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- Brain metastases: Presentation, evaluation, and management
Prompt diagnosis and treatment can prolong the patient’s life and improve the quality of his or her remaining days.
Are strict vegetarians at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency?Patients who avoid or limit animal products in their diets should be encouraged to take vitamin B12 supplements or eat fortified foods.
- 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.
- The dilemma of nosocomial pneumonia: What primary care physicians should know
To save the patient’s life, treatment must he started quickly. Yet the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic tests are often unreliable.