From the Editor
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From the Editor
To have not and then to have: A challenging immune paradox
The immune reactivation syndrome can occur when the immune system in an immunosuppressed patient with a partially controlled indolent infection is...
Editorial
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Editorial
It’s time to consider pharmacotherapy for obesity
Consider using chronic weight-loss medications as adjunctive therapy if lifestyle and behavioral strategies are ineffective.
1-Minute Consult
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1-Minute Consult
Is it time to abandon fasting for routine lipid testing?
Yes. Most patients do not need to fast.
Reviews
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Reviews
Diagnosis and treatment of hyperkalemia
It is most common in patients with renal impairment, can be life-threatening, and requires a multidisciplinary approach.
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Reviews
Diagnostic value of the physical examination in patients with dyspnea
The accuracy of the signs of pneumonia, pleural effusion, COPD, and congestive heart failure.
IM Board Review
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IM Board Review
Big heart, small ring
A 58-year-old man has stopped wearing his wedding ring, and his wife suspects him of having an affair.
Current Drug Therapy
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Current Drug Therapy
Pharmacotherapy for obesity: What you need to know
Weight-loss drugs are not magic pills, but they can help when used along with diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes.
The Clinical Picture
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The Clinical Picture
Drug reaction or metastatic lung cancer?
Imaging shows nodules randomly distributed throughout both lungs, a paradoxical reaction to drug therapy.
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The Clinical Picture
The Leser-Trélat sign
The patient presented with night sweats, dry cough, weight loss, and sudden onset of “itchy moles” on her back.