Safe periocular steroid use for eyelid dermatitis
What kind of steroid cream is safe for dermatitis of the eyelid and periorbital area, and how long can it be used?
Diagnosis & Disease Information
What caused this nail dystrophy?
Could a woman’s nail dystrophy be related to a history of mild intermittent asthma?
Treating elevated triglycerides
If triglycerides are a more significant indicator of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in women than in men, is it appropriate to treat even if LDL is normal?
Alternative therapy for gestational diabetes
Insulin is the only agent recommended to lower glucose levels in pregnant women, but a second-generation sulfonylurea may provide another option.
Management of diabetic ketoacidosis in adults
When developing a plan of care for individuals in diabetic ketoacidosis — an acute complication of diabetes — search for the inciting stressor.
Yellow papules near the nipple
A woman presents with papules on the areola that had been enlarging for several months. A man presents with protuberant papules with a red, yellow and whitish hue. Can you differentiate between the two?
Adenoidectomy does not stop URTIs
Children who underwent adenoidectomy to manage recurrent upper-respiratory-tract infections continued to have a comparable infection rate to youngsters who went the watchful-waiting route.
Naproxen the most heart-friendly NSAID?
A review of widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs suggests naproxen and low-dose ibuprofen are least likely to raise cardiovascular risk, whereas diclofenac in doses available without a prescription heightens risk.
Biweekly visits help control diabetes
Seeing a primary-care provider every two weeks is the best way for patients with diabetes to achieve target levels of hemoglobin (Hb) A1c, blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein.
Vitamin E may hurt prostate and saw palmetto doesn’t help
Two studies offer data about the effects if vitamin E and saw palmetto on the prostate.
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