Article
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- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: December 2, 2019
When prescribing drugs for uses beyond their FDA indications, we need to explain their anticipated side effects and benefits.
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: November 1, 2019
The two conditions commonly coexist, and treating the sleep apnea results in better rhythm-directed outcomes in the A-fib.
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: October 1, 2019
The caregiver with a prepared mind is more likely to experience the diagnostic epiphany.
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: September 3, 2019
As we dig deeper into the reduction in cardiovascular deaths seen with some newer drugs, several questions arise.
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: August 1, 2019
Physical examination is cheap but not highly reproducible. Imaging is expensive but may be more sensitive and specific.
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: July 1, 2019
The details of the GIACTA trial challenge and reaffirm some of our clinical impressions about giant cell arteritis.
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: June 3, 2019
Why are we having such a tough time convincing people to get routine vaccines for themselves and for their kids?
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: May 1, 2019
What is it about procalcitonin that allows it to succeed as a biomarker where CRP and the ESR fail?
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: April 1, 2019
Osler urged physicians to study the humanities. Can it prevent professional dissatisfaction and burnout?
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: March 1, 2019
In practice we balance the inputs from Watson, “Dr. Google,” our experience, and the specific data from the patient.
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: February 1, 2019
Management of subclinical hypothyroidism should be nuanced and based on both clinical and laboratory parameters.
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: January 3, 2019
What is a cause of a high erythrocyte sedimentation rate with a normal C-reactive protein and a low anion gap?
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: December 3, 2018
The impact of antibiotics on the gut microbiome may be implicated in the rise in obesity and diabetes.
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: November 1, 2018
Not long ago, we were told we needed to do better at relieving pain.
Article
- Author:
- Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
Publish date: October 1, 2018
The wide interest in small fiber neuropathy may reflect our current apparent epidemic of chronic pain.
