Latest Articles
- Hoarseness: When to observe and when to refer
A concise, illustrated review of basic laryngeal anatomy and function, symptoms of vocal-fold pathology, and current guidelines from the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
- Getting to the root of the problem: Should my patient receive antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent infective endocarditis?
Individual risk depends on inherent patient and procedural risk factors. The authors offer practical points to aid decision-making.
- To prophylax or not to prophylax for endocarditis: Still a question
Give prophylactic antibiotics before invasive dental procedures? On the surface, it may seem sensible. But we have more to learn about the successful clearance of bacteria from the bloodstream and why protective mechanisms occasionally fail.
- Evaluating troponin elevation in patients with chronic kidney disease and suspected acute coronary syndrome
The authors examine challenges in diagnosing acute coronary syndrome in patients with chronic kidney disease and provide a diagnostic algorithm to risk-stratify these patients.
- Late complications after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant: What primary care physicians can do
Cardiovascular, metabolic, endocrine, rheumatologic, orthopedic, infectious, neurologic, and cognitive complications are examined, as well as secondary malignancies, psychiatric disorders, and impairments in quality of life and sexual health.
- A new policy update on breastfeeding: What all clinicians need to know
An overview of current American Academy of Pediatrics policy, directed to clinicians of all disciplines who may interact with breastfeeding mothers and their babies.