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- 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.
- Home care: What a physician needs to know
How to avoid the pitfalls in qualifying appropriate patients for Medicare’s Home Health Services and hospice programs.
- The domino effect of the strangulation of post-acute care
Regulatory fixes often have unintended consequences.
- Finding evidence-based answers to clinical questions online
You can quickly find answers to medical questions online. The key is to be selective, based on the type of information needed.
