Women's Health
- 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.
- Managing patients at genetic risk of breast cancer
People with these syndromes have a much higher risk, and the cancers often occur at an early age.
- Prescribing opioids in primary care: Safely starting, monitoring, and stopping
Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions. Some patients benefi t from opioids, but many suffer harm.
- Celiac disease: Managing a multisystem disorder
This autoimmune disorder can cause symptoms that involve not only the gastrointestinal tract but also the skin and bones.
- The microbiome in celiac disease: Beyond diet-genetic interactions
Evidence points to the mix of bacteria that make the gut their home, collectively called the microbiome.
- A tale of two sisters with liver disease
A young woman presents with acute liver failure. What is the cause? Is her sister at risk?
- The intersection of obstructive lung disease and sleep apnea
Many patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma also have obstructive sleep apnea, and vice versa.