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- Multiple sclerosis: The importance of early recognition and treatment
New treatments can slow the course of MS, and should be started early. Primary care physicians play an important role in diagnosing MS and managing its complications.
What is the risk of complications from cataract surgery in patients taking anticoagulants?Although cataract surgery is usually quite safe, two types of bleeding complications can lead to severe vision loss.
- Should we offer semen cryopreservation to men with testicular cancer?
All men with testicular cancer may opt for banking sperm if they wish to retain the ability to have children.
- Spiral CT for lung cancer screening: Is it ready for prime time?
Although low-dose spiral CT shows promise for lung cancer screening, many questions remain.
- Should a patient with a brain tumor receive anticoagulation for a thromboembolic event?
Although many physicians are reluctant to use anticoagulation in this situation, brain tumors are not an absolute contraindication to anticoagulation.
- What the internist needs to know about infertility
Primary care physicians can handle most inquiries from patients about infertility and begin an office-based assessment.
