Expandable implants should be used in special cases only*

High-dose statins should only be used in atherosclerotic strokes.

Statin therapy should not be initiated in this patient, a young woman free of vascular risk factors and at low risk for atherosclerotic cerebrovascular disease. Unfortunately, this patient has an iatrogenic stroke after a cardiac catheterization performed for symptoms described as “atypical.” There is no evidence that underlying atherosclerotic disease accounted for her cardiac symptoms or stro...

Should levodopa be used anymore?

Levodopa is the most potent dopaminergic oral drug available in clinical practice. After chronic treatment, many patients with Parkinson's disease develop dyskinesia and motor fluctuations which are difficult to manage. It was hoped that introduction of dopaminergic agonists could diminish these side effects while keeping the same efficacy as levodopa. Prospective clinical data do not support t...

Should Bone Cement be Used Only in Limited Ossicular Chain Defects?

Should Steroids Be Used in Treating Bronchiolitis?

640 SHOULD STEROIDS BE USED IN TREATING BRONCHIOLITIS? S INCE their introduction into clinical use, corticosteroids have been employed as therapeutic agents in virtually every known disease state, ranging from minor dermatologic disorders to major and serious diseases. These agents have undoubtedly altered the clinical picture and prognosis of certain diseases. However, the use of corticosteroi...

Should Steroids Be Used in Treating Bronchiolitis?

640 SHOULD STEROIDS BE USED IN TREATING BRONCHIOLITIS? S INCE their introduction into clinical use, corticosteroids have been employed as therapeutic agents in virtually every known disease state, ranging from minor dermatologic disorders to major and serious diseases. These agents have undoubtedly altered the clinical picture and prognosis of certain diseases. However, the use of corticosteroi...