Stat Consult: Celiac disease
A quick review of the epidemiology, causes and conditions associated with celiac disease, along with tips for diagnosis and treatment.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Prophylactic azithromycin reduces COPD exacerbations in high-risk patients
A new randomized trial provides strong evidence that azithromycin reduces exacerbations and improves respiratory function in high-risk patients.
Fentanyl nasal spray manages cancer pain
Fentanyl nasal spray is indicated for breakthrough pain in opioid-tolerant patients who are already receiving and tolerant to continuous opioid therapy for underlying persistent cancer pain.
Preoperative ECHO does not improve survival in elective noncardiac surgery
An echocardiogram is often performed prior to non-cardiac surgery to identify patients at risk of cardiac complications even though the American College of Cardiology recommends against routine perioperative evaluation of left-ventricular function in such patients.
Intensive-dose vs. moderate-dose statins increase diabetes risk, but lower CVD risk
Statins are widely used for treating elevated cholesterol for both primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease. One concern about their use has been the possibility of increasing the risk of diabetes.
Once-daily combo pill for HIV infection
Complera is a fixed-dose combination of the antiviral drugs emtricitabine, rilpivirine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
Fluid bolus increases mortality in severely febrile children in low-resource settings
Early fluid resuscitation is recommended for hemodynamic support in critically ill children, but there has been little evidence to guide the type, timing and volume of fluids to use, especially in children who are not severely hypotensive or dehydrated.
Making the right choice in hormone therapy
A young cancer survivor prompts consideration of best practice in prescribing estrogen replacement therapy for herself and for others.
Urinary incontinence in the older female population
Despite what clinicians and patients think, accurate evaluation and targeted interventions can relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
Yellow processes on the face
A patient presents with a yellow plaque on her left eyelid and a yellow papule on her left cheek. Are the two related?
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