Bariatric surgery may reduce type 2 diabetes in obese patients
Bariatric surgery may induce type 2 diabetes remission in obese patients, but more direct evidence is needed.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
High-sensitivity troponin T assay reduces time to MI diagnosis
Measuring cardiac troponin T levels using a high-sensitivity assay twice, one hour apart can diagnose and rule out MI in most patients with chest pain.
Swine flu crisis stirs vaccine debate
In response to a federal initiative, a school clinician immunizes a child—but without parental consent.
Vaginal bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy
A number of potential causes of vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy must be considered when deciding what type of management is required.
How to suppress gagging during a strep test
A simple technique can help stifle patients’ gag reflex.
Minimize reactions to transdermal patches
Applying triamcinolone prior to a transdermal patch helps prevent contact dermatitis.
A little carbonation helps the medicine go down
Soda water or seltzer can help mask the flavor of bad-tasting medicine.
Dietary adjustments to control Hashimoto disease
Are there any studies that support eliminating foods like sugar, milk and wheat to improve Hashimoto disease symptoms?
When mixing formula, prepare only as directed
How precisely must one follow the manufacturer’s directions with regard to the amount of powder and water used in preparing infant formula?
First steps when treating atrial fibrillation
Medication, ablation or rate control for a patient with first onset of atrial fibrillation?
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