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- 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.
- Is fibromyalgia a useful diagnostic label?
Fibromyalgia is a harmful diagnosis that magnifies everyday complaints into a full-blown syndrome.
- Cardiac rehabilitation: not just exercise anymore
The treatment of sicker patients and shorter hospital stays are forcing a rethinking of approaches to cardiac rehabilitation.
- Fibromyalgia: more than a label
Fibromyalgia is a useful diagnosis that can reduce wasteful testing and treatment.
- Managing lupus nephritis: algorithms for conservative use of renal biopsy
Despite the widespread use of renal biopsy, lupus nephritis can usually be managed on the basis of clinical presentation alone.
- 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.