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New Tests Predict Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Free
- May 4, 2012
- Atif Zaman, MD, MPH
- Gastroenterology
A battery of quantitative liver-function tests might provide a noninvasive method of risk assessment.- Reviewing:
- Everson GT et al., Hepatology 2012 Apr; 55:1019.
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Can Liver Function Tests Distinguish Various Cirrhosis Etiologies?
- February 11, 2003
- Kenneth D. Flora, MD
- Gastroenterology
"Liver function tests" is a misnomer for the measures that clinicians commonly use in practice because the parameters (e.g., bilirubin, albumin, and prothrombin time) are . . .- Reviewing:
- Herold C et al., Dig Dis Sci 2002 Dec; 47:2669-73.
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How Variable Are Liver Enzyme Results?
- March 25, 2008
- Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
- General Medicine
When tests are repeated, results are normal in 12% to 36% of cases.- Reviewing:
- Lazo M et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Mar 4; 148:348.
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Noninvasive Prediction of Fibrosis in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C
- February 20, 2007
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
The FibroIndex, developed by Japanese researchers, has reasonable predictive accuracy.- Reviewing:
- Koda M et al., Hepatology 2007 Feb; 45:297-306.
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Biochemical Monitoring of Patients on Isotretinoin
- February 1, 1994
- JS Dover
- Dermatology
The biochemical side effects of isotretinoin treatment for acne vulgaris are well recognized. These include modest increases in plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Based on . . .- Reviewing:
- Barth JH et al., Br J Dermatol 1993; 129:
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FDA Approves New Cholesterol-Cutting Combination Drug Free
- May 6, 2013
- Physician's First Watch
The FDA has approved a new ezetimibe-atorvastatin tablet (brand name, Liptruzet) for lowering cholesterol in patients with primary or mixed hyperlipidemia, and in those... -
Rash Decisions: Atypical Exanthems in 260 Consecutive Patients
- June 22, 2012
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Awareness of morphologic pattern and of seasonal viruses may help with a difficult diagnosis.- Reviewing:
- Drago F et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2012 May 22;:
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What's the Best Way to Screen HIV-Infected MSM for Acute Hepatitis C?
- May 25, 2012
- Brian R. Wood, MD, and Paul E. Sax, MD
- HIV/AIDS
A comparison of 10 screening strategies identified two that increase life expectancy and are cost-effective.- Reviewing:
- Linas BP et al., Clin Infect Dis 2012 May 21;:
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Hepatic Hemangiomas in Infants with Multiple Hemangiomas
- October 7, 2011
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Hepatic ultrasound is indicated for infants with five or more cutaneous hemangiomas, especially those younger than 6 months.- Reviewing:
- Horii KA et al., Pediatr Dermatol 2011 May/Jun; 28:245.
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Lab Testing Isn't Helpful in Patients with Chronic Urticaria Free
- September 29, 2011
- David J. Amrol, MD
- General Medicine
Among 350 patients, 17% of test results were outside the normal range, but only 1.6% led to further evaluation, and only one patient benefited.- Reviewing:
- Tarbox JA et al., Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2011 Sep; 107:239.
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Genetic Engineering Cures Hemophilia B in Mice
- August 9, 2011
- Anthony L. Komaroff, MD
- General Medicine
Finally, a vector that delivers the right gene to the right cellular location . . .- Reviewing:
- Li H et al., Nature 2011 Jul 14; 475:217.
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HCV Transmission in HIV-Positive MSM — Sex, Not Just Drugs
- August 8, 2011
- Rajesh T. Gandhi, MD
- HIV/AIDS
High-risk sexual behavior is associated with HCV transmission among HIV-positive men who have sex with men.- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2011 Jul 22; 60:945.
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Treating HIV Is the Easy Part — The Experts Respond Free
- April 15, 2011
- HIV/AIDS
Two experts describe how they would handle our latest Antiretroviral Rounds case. -
Lenalidomide plus Prednisone for Myelofibrosis?
- January 25, 2011
- David Green, MD, PhD
- Oncology and Hematology
A new phase II study reveals some limitations.- Reviewing:
- Mesa RA et al., Blood 2010 Nov 25; 116:4436.
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Another Targeted Therapy for Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer?
- October 27, 2010
- Lin-Chi Chen, MD, PhD
- Oncology and Hematology
Crizotinib, an anaplastic lymphoma kinase inhibitor, yielded a response rate of 57% in a phase I trial.- Reviewing:
- Kwak EL et al., N Engl J Med 2010 Oct 28; 363:1693. Hallberg B and Palmer RH., N Engl J Med 2010 Oct 28; 363:1760.
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One- or Two-Stage Procedures for Common Bile Duct Stone Disease?
- April 23, 2010
- Stuart Sherman, MD
- Gastroenterology
No clear benefit was shown for the one-stage technique.- Reviewing:
- Rogers SJ et al., Arch Surg 2010 Jan; 145:28.
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New Light on the Porphyrias
- April 9, 2010
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
A review of the clinical and biochemical features, risk factors, and treatment options for this family of disorders- Reviewing:
- Puy H et al., Lancet 2010 Mar 13; 375:924. al Muñoz-Santos C., Medicine 2010 Mar; 89:69.
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Diagnosing Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome Is Problematic Free
- January 13, 2010
- Robin Drucker, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Characteristics of metabolic syndrome are not stable in children.- Reviewing:
- Gustafson JK et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2009 Dec; 94:4828.
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Dabigatran as Effective as Warfarin in Venous Thromboembolism Free
- December 7, 2009
- Physician's First Watch
The thrombin inhibitor dabigatran is as effective as warfarin in treating acute venous thromboembolism, according to a New England Journal of Medicine study released online... -
Safety Monitoring of Pharmacotherapy for Bipolar Disorder
- November 16, 2009
- Jonathan Silver, MD
- Psychiatry
Consensus-based guidelines from the International Society for Bipolar Disorders- Reviewing:
- Ng F et al., Bipolar Disord 2009 Sep; 11:559.
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