Osteoporosis concerns in a premature infant

February 11, 2009

A 20-month-old girl born premature was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis and underwent...
 

Why does amlodipine lead to edema?

February 09, 2009

I am unable to find a valid explanation for the edema that develops with amlodipine. Is the cause vascular distension, vessel permeability, or renal hemodynamics? Many patients experience weight gain. Could it be an antidiuretic effect? Is the edema harmful?
 

Help for a migraine sufferer

December 09, 2008

 
 

Combo therapy for pneumonia?

December 04, 2008

 
 
 

Stop Crohn's and arthritis meds for knee surgery?

September 02, 2008

We are treating a patient who is currently on infliximab (Remicade) and methotrexate for severe Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Because of severe joint pain, she would like to have her...
 

HIPAA Rules For Patient Charts

September 01, 2008

I belong to a group of three internists who have separate outpatient clinics attached to the hospital in the same building. When I am on call for a colleague, can I take a patient's chart from...
 

Updated Approach to New-Onset Diabetes

August 28, 2008

In light of concerns surrounding rosiglitazone (Avandia), what agent would...
 
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