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
What caused this patient's cough and mild hemoptysis?
March 1st 2007The authors describe a previously healthy patient who required surgical resection of a large mucoid tumor lined with atypical columnar epithelium. The diagnosis was mucinous cystadenocarcinoma, a rare type of pulmonary cancer that is difficult to identify.
How Well Do Patients-and Clinicians-Know Their Lipids?
March 1st 2007The prevention of symptomaticcoronary heart diseaseand other vascular disordersrepresents a significanthealth care priority, especiallyin a population that is growingolder and more obese. However,a recent survey has shownthat many laypersons-and evensome physicians-do not know allthe target lipid levels that are associatedwith optimal reduction ofcardiovascular risk.
Diabetic Foot Problems: Keys to Effective, Aggressive Prevention
March 1st 2007ABSTRACT: A 4-pronged approach that includes patient education, skin and nail care, appropriate footwear, and proactive surgeries can effectively prevent diabetic foot problems. Teach patients with diabetes to examine their feet daily to detect new onset of redness, swelling, breaks in the integrity of the skin, blisters, calluses, and macerated areas. Have them follow a daily foot care regimen that includes warm water soaks and lubrication, and have them keep toenails properly trimmed. Recommend that patients select shoes that fit properly and have sufficient padding and toe box space; have them use inserts, lifts, orthoses, or braces--as recommended-to correct abnormal gait patterns. Finally, if deformities develop, simple proactive surgical procedures can correct these problems before they result in the development of wounds.
Xenical 'Lite' Gets New Name and FDA Nod for OTC Sales
February 7th 2007ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The FDA today approved over-the-counter sale of a low-dose version of Xenical (orlistat), a prescription diet drug that works by blocking the absorption of fat in the intestine. The OTC version will be called Alli.