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- Cholesterol lowering: perspectives on the 4S and West of Scotland studies
Recent studies have resolved lingering doubts about cholesterol-lowering therapy, but questions on lipid management remain.
- Practice guidelines and physician scorecards: grading the graders
A discussion of the pros and cons of different tools to assess the quality of medical care.
- Colon polyps: diagnosis, treatment, surveillance
Current screening methods, though imperfect, can reduce colon cancer mortality.
- Health quality data: Are flawed data better than none?
Comments on the critique of quality assessment by Vogel and Topol in this issue. A Cleveland project highlights the promise and peril of quality measurements.
- Outpatient management of systemic lupus erythematosus
Common problems in the treatment of lupus and suggested management strategies.
- A 36-year-old woman with progressive shortness of breath and chylous pleural effusion
A self-test of clinical recognition.
- Acute myelogenous leukemia in first complete remission
Outcomes can be predicted by, and therapy tailored to, specific prognostic factors, such as age and karyotype.
- Therapy for acute ischemic stroke: the door opens
Finally, a successful trial of treatment for acute stroke. Now, a major effort is needed to reduce time from onset to treatment.
- Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: the role of nasal continuous positive airway pressure
Continuous positive airway pressure is the treatment of choice for the initial management of sleep apnea, but compliance can be difficult. Some practical tips on its use.