Infectious Diseases
- An unexpected turn: A 71-year-old man with myocardial infarction
The patient’s temperature was elevated, pulse rate 98 beats per minute, respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 100/60 mm Hg. Cardiac and pulmonary examinations were normal.
- Palliative care: An update for internists
A review of recent research to guide symptom management, advance-care planning, and communication training to maximize compassionate care.
- Treating anemia: It’s not just the EPO
Long-term effects of treatment with the new oral inhibitors of prolyl hydroxylase will need to be carefully monitored, as prolyl hydroxylase is a key structural component of diverse proteins.
- Glycemic targets in the ICU: A look back, and ahead
Much work is still needed to understand the nuances of glycemic targets in critically ill patients, and to learn how to take advantage of evolving technology to improve glycemic control.
- Glycemic control in the critically ill: Less is more
The authors discuss findings from key trials, metrics of glycemic control, and recommendations of professional societies for target blood glucose ranges in critically ill patients.
- Anemia of chronic kidney disease: Will new agents deliver on their promise?
A review of the pathophysiology of anemia of chronic kidney disease, major clinical trials, and novel therapies.
- Potential systemic benefits of shocking or blocking nerves
What has really caught my attention is the expanding research on controlled regional neuromodulation and its impact on systemic physiology and inflammation.
- Unilateral pulmonary edema
Three weeks after discharge from hospitalization for COVID-19, the patient noted progressively worsening exertional dyspnea and fatigue.
- Stellate ganglion block as a treatment for vasomotor symptoms: Clinical application
Hormone therapy is the mainstay of treatment, but there is a clear need for safe and effective nonhormonal options. The authors review data on the use of stellate ganglion block in perimenopausal and postmenopausal patients.
- Common skin signs of COVID-19 in adults: An update
Cutaneous findings can be clues to the diagnosis and infection severity in viral illnesses, including COVID-19.