Apr 5, 2021
Although previous studies indicate that HIV is a risk factor for missed menstrual periods, or amenorrhea, the downstream effects of amenorrhea and its associated hormonal dysregulation in these women remain poorly understood,...
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Q: I have a diabetic patient who is well-controlled but is generally cantankerous and veers to noncompliance unless I keep a close eye on him. I, therefore, like to get him into the office every 3 months. The last time he was...
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Risk Factors for Increased LOS in PWH Identified While evidence indicates that hospital length of stay (LOS) is an important indicator of hospital efficiency and severity of illness, LOS can vary by geographic region. To...
Read MoreApr 2, 2021
Telemedicine isn’t there yet. I’ve been treating patients for nearly a year by remote care, and I’m underwhelmed. And my patients have voted with their feet—most still want to see me in person. I suspect they’re not happy with...
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The Oregon Medical Board suspended the license of family practitioner Steven Latulippe for what it called “unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.” The board said his behavior was “an immediate danger to the public.” His...
Read MoreFeb 26, 2021
“Most patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection do not know that they currently have or have had the infection,” explains Andrew S. Artz, MD, MS. “In patients whose immune systems are weakened—for example, due to...
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