Bilateral ear swelling and cough
Article Abstract:
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare and possibly fatal disease that causes chronic inflammation and destroys cartilaginous forms in the body. Physicians should watch out for chronic ear or nose inflammation accompanied with unexplained dyspnea, cough or hoarseness.
Publication Name: Postgraduate Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0032-5481
Year: 2004
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Heeding clues to giant cell arteritis: prompt response can prevent vision loss
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Physicians Lichtstein's and Caceres' method of diagnosis of giant cell arteritis is exemplified through a case example. Careful observation of patient's symptoms, laboratory results and watching for likely complications is crucial.
Publication Name: Postgraduate Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0032-5481
Year: 2004
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Management of hypercalcemia: diagnostic workup, therapeutic options for hyperparathyroidism and other common causes
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Physicians having extensive understanding of normal calcium metabolism can effectively diagnose and treat hypercalcemia. Guidelines for diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic options are provided.
Publication Name: Postgraduate Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0032-5481
Year: 2004
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