Genetics
Precision treatment for metastatic non–small cell lung cancer: A conceptual overviewTargeted therapy has revolutionized treatment of patients with advanced solid tumors.
- A 21-year-old woman with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and persistent lightheadedness
She has a long history of lightheadedness upon standing, and it is getting worse.
- Trying to get ahead of Alzheimer disease
Sorting out patients destined to have Alzheimer disease remains a challenge.
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Optimal surveillance and treatment
Early detection, surveillance, and treatment are critical.
- Does a short QT interval increase the risk of cardiac death in healthy people?
No, but it may warrant further investigation to determine if the patient is at risk.
Familial hypercholesterolemia: Detect, treat, and ask about familyPatients can develop elevated LDL-C and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease at a young age.
- The search for precision
The day may come soon when we get EMR alerts if we try to prescribe certain drugs to patients with certain gene variants.