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Uveal Lymphoma Effectively Managed With Oral Chlorambucil
The authors present a case of primary uveal lymphoma with conjunctival and orbital extension which was successfully managed with oral chlorambucil.
Cytomegalovirus Infection Presenting as Ileoanal Pouchitis
This 26-year-old woman developed symptoms of severe pouchitis 28 months after an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis. What was the unusual causative agent?
Improving the Recognition of Temple Syndrome
Temple syndrome is an imprinting disorder resulting from maternal uniparental disomy of chromosome 14. What are the diagnostic hallmarks of this condition?
Impact of Pregabalin on Acute and Persistent Postop Pain
Does perioperative pregabalin provide effective postoperative analgesia?
Immunosuppression With Prednisone for Restenosis Prevention
What are the clinical benefits of oral prednisone when compared with bare metal stents -- for restenosis prevention?
Tadalafil Once Daily for Erectile Dysfunction
High discontinuation rates of over 50% have been reported for short-acting PDE5-inhibitors used on-demand. Can a once-daily regimen of tadalafil improve adherence and patient satisfaction?
Effects of Exercise on LV Remodeling in Heart Failure
Can aerobic exercise training reverse left ventricular remodeling in clinically stable patients with heart failure?
Long-term Mortality With CRT in the CARE-HF Trial
Learn what effects cardiac resynchronization therapy has on mortality -- over the longer haul.
Long-term Follow-up After BRCA1/2 Presymptomatic Testing
This study assessed the prospective risks of breast cancer associated with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. How should patients be advised?
Pain vs Comfort Scores After Caesarean Section
When asked about pain, do women after C-section report worse pain?
Tiotropium in the Treatment of Patients With Asthma
Tiotropium, a long-acting anticholinergic agent used in patients with COPD, is showing encouraging results as an alternative treatment in patients with asthma.
Budd-Chiari Syndrome in a Woman With Behçet's Disease
This Afro-Brazilian woman presented with ascites, veins and edema in the abdominal wall, and swelling in the legs. What was the cause?
Reducing Stress and Burnout in Junior Doctors
Junior doctors may experience high levels of stress and burnout. Do debriefing sessions help?
Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury After Primary PCI
What's the up-shot for contrast-induced acute kidney injury -- in terms of outcomes?
Mediastinal Shift as a Clue to Delayed Postpneumonectomy Empyema
Should postpneumonectomy empyema be suspected in septic patients with no apparent source of infection?
Baseline Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With HF
Bronchodilator use may be associated with worse outcomes among patients with heart failure.
Treatment for Metastatic Melanoma: A New and Evolving Era
Exciting clinical developments are changing the natural history of malignant melanoma. What are the latest developments in immunotherapy and targeted therapies?
Airway Strategies in Nail Gun Injuries to the Mouth
This very unusual case describes the surgical and anesthesiological management of a patient who attempted suicide by nail gun, resulting in both penetrating chest and mouth injuries.
Integrating Behavioral and Physical Health Care
Integrating behavioral and physical health care is a fundamental change for physicians. Presented here are the results of one program's efforts using multiple evidence-based strategies.