Peripheral arterial disease may be stratified in severity by the ankle-brachial index, measured by dividing the ankle systolic BP by the brachial systolic BP.
An NIH Consensus Panel has announced new recommendations for the diagnosis of celiac disease using new serologic testing.
The newer, more potent, statin drugs are capable of reducing LDL cholesterol safely and tolerably in most patients thus making a target LDL of 50-70 mg/dL a practical goal, but how low is too low?
Inhaled corticosteroids are the most effective pharmacologic agents in reducing exacerbations in asthmatics.
The FDA has approved duloxetine for the treatment of depression and the management of the pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Patient handout: Herbal supplements--Safety. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(10):S1-S2.
