Features, News
Antiplatelet therapy may delay progression of COPD, decrease the risk for acute exacerbations, improve quality of life, and even reduce all-cause mortality.
Features, News
To shed light on this complex subject, MPR interviewed Joshua D Brown, PharmD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy.
Features
This month we look at a case where a physician made a judgment call and ended up being judged harshly for it.
Features
Dr C was determined to fight this case, and his defense attorney was supportive after looking at the detailed notes and documented calls to the patient which were never returned.
Case Studies
A women with a 30-year history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and an 8-year history of systolic dysfunction is hospitalized for congestion following a 5-day river cruise.
Features
To shed light on the often-challenging management of this common condition, MPR presented the case of a hypothetical patient to a doctor who specializes in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.
Features
As home genetic testing grows, patients will be bringing their results to physicians for reaction and response. Physicians will need to be proactively prepared.
Features
There has been considerable controversy over whether serum cholesterol levels in humans are actually responsive to high intakes of cholesterol.
Features
In addition to its role in hemostasis, vitamin K plays a pivotal role in the metabolism of calcium in the human body.
Features
Although use of dietary supplements is not always recommended, it is best for clinicians to be knowledgeable about the safety and efficacy data surrounding them in order to assist patients who choose to use them.
