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- Do cardiac risk stratification indexes accurately estimate perioperative risk in noncardiac surgery patients?
Neither of the 2 indexes most often used is completely accurate, and neither is better than the other.
- What is the hepatitis B vaccination regimen in chronic kidney disease?
For those with advanced chronic kidney disease, the authors recommend a higher dose, more doses, or both.
- Can effective obesity counseling fit into the 20-minute appointment?
Information from a previsit questionnaire lays the foundation for effective and reimbursable counseling and interventions.
- Which patients with respiratory disease need long-term azithromycin?
Long-term use should be individualized, with benefi ts weighed against the risks and monitoring for adverse effects.
- Is pregnancy safe after kidney transplant?
Yes, but successful pregnancy requires a team approach, patient education, and counseling.
- What is the role of roflumilast in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
It has been shown to reduce acute exacerbations in patients with severe disease.
- When should brain imaging precede lumbar puncture in cases of suspected bacterial meningitis?
Few patients need it. Empiric antibiotic and corticosteroid therapy must not be delayed.
- Bleeding esophageal varices: Who should receive a shunt?
A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt can prevent repeated variceal bleeding and control refractory ascites.
- Which patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease should undergo liver biopsy?
Patients should undergo biopsy to guide management and prognosis if suspected of having steatohepatitis or fibrosis.