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Because transesophageal echocardiography is fast, portable, and widely available, it is ideal for diagnosing potentially catastrophic diseases of the aorta.
- When do you x-ray ankle sprains in patients with acute ankle injuries?
Many are sprained, but few are fractured.
- Alpha-blockers and congestive heart failure: Early termination of an arm of the ALLHAT trial
Current guidelines for treating high blood pressure need to be changed, in light of surprising findings from a major study.
- ‘Interpreting Key Trials’: Doing what we do best
A key CCJM mission is to quickly translate the results of important trials into practical clinical advice.
- Effective treatment of Alzheimer disease and its complications
Prompt and careful treatment can improve the quality of life for Alzheimer patients.
- Cancer genetics for the clinician: Recommendations on screening for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations
The discovery of cancer-related genes raises difficult questions for clinicians and patients.