Drug Therapy
- Discontinuing antidepressants: Pearls and pitfalls
To date, no formal schedule for tapering antidepressants has been validated. The maxim “slower is better” applies.
- Evaluation and management of orthostatic hypotension: Limited data, limitless opportunity
Orthostatic hypotension is common and can have serious consequences. The author offers a systematic approach to evaluation and management.
- Peyronie disease and erectile dysfunction: A potential new paradigm
Viewing Peyronie disease as related to erectile dysfunction allows for the possibility of preventing the disease in patients with erectile insufficiency.
- Updated guidelines for immune thrombocytopenic purpura: Expanded management options
The aim is to help practitioners decide on inpatient vs outpatient management, thresholds for initiating treatment, and options for second-line treatment in adults.
- Neuropsychiatric assessment and management of the ICU survivor
Post-intensive care syndrome occurs in 50% to 70% of ICU survivors. The authors examine various facets of this syndrome and emphasize the role of post-ICU recovery clinics.
- Changing US trends in contraceptive choices
The history and the pros and cons of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and long-acting reversible contraceptives are examined.