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Clinical Utility of Common Serum Rheumatologic Tests
Selective ordering can improve the utility and cost-effectiveness of serum rheumatologic tests. These tests are generally most useful for confirming a clinically suspected diagnosis. |
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| 1083 | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Evaluation and Treatment
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disabling illness characterized by persistent fatigue, and treatment should be tailored to each patient. |
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Is
Thrombolytic Therapy Effective for Pulmonary Embolism?
Thrombolytic therapy is potentially lifesaving when used in conjunction with standard anticoagulation, but its significant side effects demand extreme caution with use. |
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PRACTICAL THERAPEUTICS Smoking Cessation: Integration of Behavioral and Drug Therapies
The five-stage transtheoretic model for readiness to change can be applied to an addictive behavior such as smoking. Combined nicotine replacement and bupropion therapy can increase the chances of successful smoking cessation. |
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Osteosarcoma: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
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present-day chemotherapy and surgical techniques, 90 to 95 percent of patients
with osteosarcoma can be treated with limb-sparing resection and
reconstruction, rather than amputation. |
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Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
Physicians should be aware of the risks of herpes simplex virus infections in pregnant women. Potential consequences include premature birth and devastating neonatal herpes infections. |
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PROCEDURES Punch Biopsy of the Skin
Punch biopsy of the skin is considered the primary method of obtaining diagnostic full-thickness skin specimens. This article provides details of the procedure. |
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