How should diagnosis of low-grade fevers be approached? The authors present various epidemiologic, aetiologic and clinical aspects of LGF to improve diagnosis. International Journal of Clinical Practice
A review article for the family practitioner offers strategies for diagnosing and treating dehydration in children; oral rehydration therapy is preferred in most cases. Medscape Medical News
Clinical guidelines indicate that metformin should be the first medication attempted. A new study investigates whether this is happening. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology
Without changing the guidelines for managing hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes, the American Diabetes Association and European Association for the Study of Diabetes are recommending caution in the use of thiazolidinediones. Reuters Health Information
