March 2007 • Vol 53 • No 3
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Current Approach to the Treatment of Hypertension in Patients With Diabetes |
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With self-assessment test |
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by Faisal Shareefuddin, MD, and Nikhil Hemady, MD, North Oakland Medical Center, Pontiac, Mich |
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Tight blood pressure control can reduce the risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications characteristic to this patient population. |
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Inpatient Management of the Active Heroin User |
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With self-assessment test |
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by Amy E. Boutwell, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Josiah D. Rich, MD, Brown University, The Miriam Hospital |
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Hospitalization can serve as a catalyst for a substance-abusing patient to consider addiction treatment. Addressing withdrawal symptoms is crucial for proper treatment of the presenting condition. |
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Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome: Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms |
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With self-assessment test |
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by Marcus E.S. Mason, MD, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial & Miami Veterans Administration Hospitals |
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Failure to quickly recognize and withdraw the offending medication can result in permanent multiorgan damage, even death. |
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Case Report |
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Acute Hepatitis and Colitis in DRESS Syndrome in a Patient Taking Carbamazepine |
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by Pikeshkumar Patel, MD, Tomas Rodriguez, MD, and Simeon Carvajal, MD, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center |
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The diagnosis of this potentially life-threatening syndrome can be difficult, because its nonspecific clinical features may mimic many conditions. |
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Case Report |
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Compartment Syndrome Secondary to a Dog Bite |
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by Rachna Sultanian, MD, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospitals, New York City, Sandeep K. Johar, DO, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, and E. Jackson Allison, Jr, MD, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Asheville, NC |
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Wound closure may have set the stage for the development of this uncommon complication. |
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Case Report |
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Uncommon Case of a Pelvic Abscess Presenting 30 Days After Vaginal Delivery |
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by Mallory Williams, MD, and Christopher P. Steffes, MD, Wayne State University, Detroit |
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Computed tomography revealed a rare cause of fever and gastrointestinal symptoms in this new mother. |
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