J. Harry Isaacson, MD

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A 79-year-old with acute portal vein thrombosis

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2015

The patient, who had a history of polymyalgia rheumatica treated with corticosteroids, presented with chills and fever.

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Overcoming health care disparities via better cross-cultural communication and health literacy

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: February 1, 2012

Health care disparities have multiple causes. Poor communication is a cause that can be modified.

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A 49-year-old woman with a persistent cough

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: August 1, 2011

She has a paroxysmal cough and posttussive chest pain and vomiting. What is the cause?

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A 31-year-old man with abdominal pain and a rectal nodule

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: January 1, 2011

He has had pain and diarrhea for 4 days. What is the likely cause?

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In reply: Diabetic ketoacidosis

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: September 1, 2009

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A 48-year-old man with uncontrolled diabetes

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: July 1, 2009

His type 2 diabetes has been well controlled for 6 years. Now, his blood sugar levels have been rising for the past week, and he has large amounts ...

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A case of refractory diarrhea

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: September 1, 2008

She has a history of irritable bowel syndrome, but could it be something more? A self-test on a clinical case.

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Irritable bowel syndrome: New tools and insights for the primary care physician

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: June 1, 2003

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Should patients with documented or probable coronary artery disease routinely be placed on beta-blockers before noncardiac surgery?

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: April 1, 2001

Evidence from randomized, controlled trials indicates that most patients should receive beta-blockers in this situation.

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Who Teaches Residents About the Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders A National Survey

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: September 1, 1999

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Who Teaches Residents About the Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders - A National Survey

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: January 1, 1999

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Movement disorder in a 56-year-old woman

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: October 1, 1998

What is the likely cause of this patient's symptoms? A self-quiz on a clinical case.

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Diagnosing and treating depression in primary care patients: Looking beyond physical complaints

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: May 1, 1998

Depression is common, but often overlooked because patients with depression often present with somatic complaints rather than psychological ones.

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New strategies for detecting and treating problem drinking

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: January 1, 1998

Alcohol use is now seen as a continuum from total abstinence to alcohol dependence, rather than an all-or-nothing condition.

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A 52-year-old woman with skin lesions and liver function abnormalities

Author:: J. Harry Isaacson, MD

Publish date: November 1, 1997

The patient presents to her doctor with a pruritic rash of 6 weeks' duration. What is the diagnosis and treatment?