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Full July 15, 2006 Issue in PDF

Does an MRI Diagnose Multiple Sclerosis?

An MRI is often used to assist in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. This systematic review of 29 studies shows that an MRI will result in an overdiagnosis of MS when used after one episode of neurologic dysfunction.

ECG Review: RBBB with a Twist

A 12-lead ECG was obtained from a 66 year old man with heart failure. How would you interpret this ECG? Does the patient have RBBB (right bundle branch block)? Is there "a twist" to answering this question?

Pharmacology Watch

Do long-acting beta agonist inhalers increase the severity of asthma? Yes, according to the results from a large meta-analysis recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (DPNP) is an important pain syndrome that has not received attention commensurate with its clinically and epidemiologically compelling presence.

Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement

Full July 1, 2006 Issue in PDF

Pharmacology Watch

Controlling healthcare costs is tricky business, and sometimes the best intentions have adverse outcomes, as pointed out in a new study in the June 1st New England Journal of Medicine.