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Propylthiouracil
We have a patient who became neutropenic on propylthiouracil (PTU). How long does it take for the neutropenia to resolve? Is methimazole a safe alternative for this patient?
Medscape Pharmacists, November 2004
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Management of Dyslipidemias in HIV-Infected Children on HAART
Alterations in lipid metabolism are commonly reported in HIV-infected adults and are now also being identified in HIV-infected children and adolescents on antiretroviral therapy.
Medscape HIV/AIDS, September 2004
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Pharmacologic Interventions for a Patient With Lipodystrophy
What is a viable strategy for this patient with hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and morphologic changes?
Medscape HIV/AIDS, September 2004
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Approach to Overweight: Beyond the Basics
An 11-year-old girl, height 60 in, weight 175 lb. Her hemoglobin A1c is 5.0, C-peptide 5.0; TSH, T3, and T4 are normal. No signs or symptoms of hypoglycemia, and she is on a diet. What now?
Medscape Pediatrics, August 2004
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Thiazolidinediones for HIV-Related Metabolic Complications
TZDs can help manage diabetes, insulin resistance, hepatic steatosis, and other conditions. What do current data show regarding the use of these agents in patients with HIV, HCV, or both?
Medscape HIV/AIDS, June 2004
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Use of Glargine in Diabetics in the Intensive Care Unit
Should glargine be used for diabetics in the intensive care unit? If so, how should it be used?
Medscape Critical Care, March 2004
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Link Between Diabetes and Osteoporosis
What is the link between diabetes (both type 1 and type
2) and bone mineral density/osteoporosis in
postmenopausal women?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, December 2003
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The Preferred Diuretic in Diabetic Nephropathy
Which diuretic is preferred in diabetic nephropathy with
edema and normal creatinine values?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, December 2003
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Definitions of the Metabolic Syndrome
There are many definitions of the metabolic syndrome.
Is one more useful than the others in clinical practice?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, December 2003
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Adult Patients With Type 1 Diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome
What is the optimal treatment for adults with type 1
diabetes who also have features of the metabolic
syndrome?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, December 2003
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BMI and Retinopathy
Is a high body mass index a risk factor for diabetic
retinopathy?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, November 2003
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Mechanism of Action of PKC Inhibitors
What is the mechanism of action that accounts for the potential clinical usefulness of the PKC inhibitors in diabetic retinopathy?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, November 2003
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Insulin Detemir
What is insulin detemir?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, November 2003
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Neonatal Risk Assessment for Diabetes
What is the status of neonatal risk assessment for type
1 diabetes?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, October 2003
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The Worst Hypoglycemia?
Is one type of hypoglycemia more damaging?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, October 2003
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Normal A1C But Unstable Blood Glucose
Dr. John Buse calls this clinical scenario "getting a good number the hard way."
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, October 2003
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Selection Criteria for Pancreas Transplantation?
When patients reach the point when they are no longer
managing their diabetes because their diabetes is
managing them, then either pancreas or islet
transplantation is a reasonable option.
Medscape Transplantation, October 2003
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Lipid Control in Young Type 1 Diabetes Patients
A reader wants to know when physicians should start
giving statins to young type 1 patients.
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, October 2003
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The Insulin Pump in Infants and Young Children
A reader wants to know if the insulin pump is the
preferred insulin delivery method in those younger than
3 years of age.
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, October 2003
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Appropriate Glucose Level for Young Patient With Diabetes and Epilepsy
A young patient has type 1 diabetes and epilepsy. Her neurologist recommends a higher blood glucose level than her diabetologist is comfortable with. What is the solution?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, October 2003
