The American journal of medicine
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To estimate the frequency of and examine risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a prospective longitudinal study. ⋯ Primary and secondary prevention strategies directed at hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity, as well as other known CAD risk factors, should be routinely employed in the management of patients with SLE.
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To study the implementation of bedside capillary glucose monitoring using a hospital-wide quality control (QC) program. ⋯ Bedside capillary glucose assays can be widely implemented in large hospitals with an acceptable degree of accuracy. QC programs with frequent inspections are necessary to identify units that function inadequately, and a formal disciplinary policy is required to ensure compliance with the program.
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Editorial Comment
Thyroid cancer in thyroid nodules: finding a needle in the haystack.