October 31st 2024
ACG 2024: New study results indicate GLP-1 RAs have a potentially protective role to play in combating EO-CRC, the incidence of which is notably rising worldwide.
October 10th 2024
Enoxaparin Outdoes Heparin for Post-Stroke Venous Thromboembolism
April 20th 2007SAN ANTONIO, Tex. -- Enoxaparin (Lovenox), a low-molecular-weight heparin, proved more effective than unfractionated heparin for preventing potentially fatal leg and lung clots after acute ischemic stroke, researchers reported.
Upper Extremity Swelling in a Smoker
April 1st 2007A 57-year-old woman presents with swelling of the hands that began several weeks earlier and is now worsening. She denies joint pain, and she has no history of trauma or significant vascular disease. She has had pneumonia several times; each episode was successfully treated with antibiotics. She has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day for the past 20 years
Binge Eating Disorder: Surprisingly Common, Seriously Under-treated
March 30th 2007Binge eating disorder is more common than anorexia and bulimia combined, according to a national survey, but many physicians are unaware of the problem. The guidance and evidence discussed here highlight the key issues in recognizing and managing the disorder.