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| 1565 | COVER ARTICLE:
RADIOLOGIC DECISION-MAKING Imaging of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Various imaging modalities are available for the accurate diagnosis and preoperative evaluation of abdominal aortic aneurysms. |
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| 1575 | Prealbumin: A Marker for Nutritional Evaluation
Prealbumin is a sensitive indicator of inadequate nutrient intake. In patients at high risk, prealbumin levels determined twice weekly during hospitalization can alert the physician to declining nutritional status, improve patient outcome, and shorten hospitalization. |
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Cutaneous Sarcoidosis: A Dermatologic Masquerader
Cutaneous sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease with various clinical manifestations. Known in dermatology as a "great imitator" because of its vast array of morphologies, sarcoidosis can be difficult to diagnose and treat. |
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| 1589 | PROBLEM-ORIENTED
DIAGNOSIS Evaluation of Dysuria in Adults
Dysuria is a common symptom that usually, but not always, indicates inflammation or infection of the lower urogenital tract. |
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| 1599 | PRACTICAL
THERAPEUTICS Recognition and Management of Acute Pesticide Poisoning
Most commonly used pesticides have no specific antidote, making decontamination of the skin, hair, eyes, and gastroesophageal tract the primary mode of intervention. Gathering a complete history of the poisoning also helps determine specific therapeutic needs. |
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| 1605 | Feeding Tubes in Patients with Severe Dementia
Some physicians and family members believe that it is beneficial to use feeding tubes in patients with severe dementia. However, current evidence suggests that tube feeding may not improve outcomes and can cause additional complications, making patients more uncomfortable. |
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| 1615 | ANCAAssociated Small-Vessel Vasculitis
ANCAassociated small-vessel vasculitis is the most common primary, systemic, small-vessel vasculitis in adults. The incidence is increasing, and the diagnosis and management of patients with this disorder may be challenging because of its variability of clinical expression. |
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| 1629 | OFFICE
PROCEDURES Hemorrhoidectomy for Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids
External hemorrhoids represent distended vascular tissue in the anal canal distal to the dentate line. Hemorrhoidectomy is performed through an elliptic incision over the site of thrombosis, with removal of the entire diseased hemorrhoidal plexus. |
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| 925 | U.S. Preventive
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