ACE Inhibitors Top Choice for Hypertension in Diabetes
They should be the first-line treatment in patients with hypertension who have DM when cost is not a concern, according to a new study. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 19, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Cholesterol Management 2013 and Beyond: Two Roads Diverged
The ACC and AHA provide the map for a road not yet traveled in the assessment and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The new 2013 guidelines parse risk in new ways and shift away from the statin-centric prevention model we know so well. What's different? Is anything the same? Here, a closer look. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 18, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Use ABPM to Assess Diabetes Cardiovascular Risk
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus should be monitored with ABPM if they are at high risk for cardiovascular complications, according to the results of a new study. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 18, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
In Workup for New-Onset AF, What and What Not to Order?
In evaluating a patient with new-onset atrial fibrillation for cardiac or embolic risk, there are several essential elements in a thorough workup. See if you know which of the tests here you can forgo. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 15, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Vaccine-Preventable Infection?
From lacy and reticular and limited to the cheeks, this rash quickly covered the child's body and transformed into a solid rash. Your dx? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 15, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
New Guidelines Rethink Cardiovascular Risks
Prevention guidelines focus on assessment of CV risk, lifestyle modifications to reduce CV risk, and management of elevated blood cholesterol and body weight in adults. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 14, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
The 23-Valent Pneumoccocal (Pneumovax) Vaccine: For Which Patients?
For which of these patients would you give the 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 14, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Quiz for a Clinical Polymath
The topics this week range from superficial to visceral, and from head to spleen. See if you can answer all 5 questions. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 14, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
The 23 Valent Pneumoccocal (Pneumovax) Vaccine: For Which Patients?
For which of these patients would you give the 23 valent Pneumococcal vaccine? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 14, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Folliculitis: Part II
In part II, a close-up look at fungal, eosinophilic pustular, and steroid-induced types. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 13, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
The FDA and Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone-acetaminophen combinations are moved to Schedule II from Schedule III while single-agent extended release hydrodocone is approved without a tamper-resistant mechanism. Here, pain specialist Dr Steven King opines on both FDA decisions. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 13, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
In HIV/HCV Co-infected Patients, How Avoid Hepatic Decompensation?
Patients co-infected with HCV and HIV can develop rapidly progressive liver fibrosis. End-stage liver disease is the most common cause of death in these patients even when they are undergoing antiretroviral therapy. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 11, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Folliculitis: Part I
Here: a close-up look at gram positive and negative cases of folliculitis. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 10, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Unsightly, perhaps & mdash;but dangerous?
< img width= " 100 " height= " 68 " src= " http://www.consultantlive.com/image/image_gallery?img_id=2162532 & t=1383928292380 " alt= " " border= " 0 " align= " left " style= " padding-right:5px; " / > The location is unusual, but the appearance is characteristic. Your dx? < br style= " clear:both; " / > (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 8, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Folliculitis: Part I
Here: a close-up look at gram positive and negative cases of folliculitis. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - November 8, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
