Men's Health
- Phlegmasia cerulea dolens from radiation-induced venous stenosis
The patient had received pelvic radiation 10 years earlier for prostate cancer.
- Taurine, energy drinks, and neuroendocrine effects
Taurine is a major ingredient in popular energy drinks, but little is known about its neuroendocrine effects.
- LGBT care: There has been progress
A tectonic shift has taken place in how we perceive and interact with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
- Best practices in LGBT care: A guide for primary care physicians
Myths, disparities, and a step-by-step approach to the care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender patients.
- Should I suspect obstructive sleep apnea if a patient has hard-to-control hypertension?
Yes. Obstructive sleep apnea is common and is associated with hypertension and resistant hypertension.
- Opioids for persistent pain in older adults
Legitimate need must be balanced against the risks, especially in older patients.
- Treating and preventing acute exacerbations of COPD
Corticosteroids, antibiotics, and bronchodilators are the cornerstones of prevention and treatment.
- Advances in the treatment of dyslipidemia
Current guidelines do not set specifi c targets for LDL-C, but evidence supports the concept that lower is better.
- Interpreting SPRINT: How low should you go?
In treating hypertension, lower systolic pressure is better than higher—but with caveats.
- Blood pressure management in the wake of SPRINT
SPRINT should be interpreted in the context of prior trials and of its inclusion and exclusion criteria.