Emphysematous Pancreatitis in a 61-year-old Man
January 29, 2013
Emphysematous pancreatitis is typically managed with broad-spectrum antibiotics and early surgical debridement. Here, a case that supports more recent evidence for conservative therapy.
Condylomata Acuminata (Severe External Genital Warts)
January 28, 2013
Extensive condylomata acuminata are beyond the capacity of all topical therapies. The area was initially treated by carbon dioxide laser ablation, and residual small foci of infection were subsequently treated with topical 5% imiquimod cream.
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 ASH is the largest organization of hypertension researchers and health care providers in the United States committed to preventing and treating hypertension and its consequences. The editors of ConsultantLive bring you updates from the 2013 ASH conference in San Francisco, CA. Read More  Prominent, pigmented polyangular scales on the extensor surfaces of the arms, legs, and trunk suggested recessive X-linked ichthyosis. More in this article.Read More  Take the survey on medical marijuana and see how your colleagues answered.Read More  More than 1300 physicians of all specialties responded to the 2012 survey. Many of the respondents are primary care physicians. See how your colleagues responded and learn what concerns them most.Read more -
Here, the Physicians Compensation Survey reveals how pediatricians responded to various questions related to their field.Read More
May 13, 2013 A cohort-based study found that men with prostate cancer who took cholesterol-lowering statins had a lower risk of dying from their prostate cancer. More »June 20, 2012 A genetic analysis questions the benefits of raising HDL-C levels to reduce the risk of MI and of the value of HDL-C as a surrogate marker of risk. More »April 3, 2012 
There’s a new way to lower LDL cholesterol levels – by approximately 60% to 80%. Studies unveiled at the 2012 ACC meeting... More »March 5, 2012 Do you consider an LDL of 100 and a non-HDL of 150 significant? What is your diagnosis? Would you consider medication in addition to recommending lifestyle changes? Answers to these quiz questions here. More »July 12, 2011 Even healthy patients with low cholesterol are at a greater risk of heart attack or stroke if their CT scans show calcium buildup in their coronary arties, a new study has found. More »November 30, 2010  New research into cholesterol-lowering statin drugs and serotonin-1A receptors may help explain the relationships... More »October 7, 2010 It has long been known that total cholesterol levels are consistently lower in severely depressed patients. Since the 1980s, when national attention began to focus on reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease with statins, there have been growing concerns that chronic cholesterol depletion may... More »December 1, 2009 December 1, 2008 September 1, 2008 Over the past 4 decades, our understanding of the role of elevated cholesterol in cardiovascular disease (CVD) has undergone radical change. During that time, we have moved from a belief that cholesterol does not matter and that atherosclerosis is an irreversible process to a strong conviction that... More »
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Five Steps to Improving Patient Access Judy Capko, May 21, 2013 Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.
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This compact slide show provides a range of visual presentations of ecchymosis.
