Latest Articles
- Update on contraception: Benefits and risks of the new formulations
We review the new options, with emphasis on the Yasmin pill, the Lunelle injection, the Ortho Evra patch, the NuvaRing, the Mirena IUD, and emergency contraceptive kits.
- Tonsillectomy in adults: A paucity of data
We need to differentiate recurrent viral pharyngitis from streptococcal tonsillitis before recommending surgery.
- Acne vulgaris: One treatment does not fit all
With a variety of topical and oral agents available, the choice of therapy can range from simple and straightforward to intense and complex.
- The case for clinical trials of noninvasive coronary imaging tests
IVUS, CT, and MRI show promise, but new tests, like new therapies, must undergo clinical trials.
- Using C-reactive protein to assess cardiovascular disease risk
CRP is now a recognized cardiac test. But who should he tested?
