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Current management of Barrett esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma
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Should I evaluate my patient with atrial fibrillation for sleep apnea?
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Severe hypercalcemia in a 54-year-old woman
Her calcium level was 18.4 mg/dL; 6 months earlier it had been 9.6. What was the cause?
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Despite the guidelines, most patients still receive high intravenous doses for acute exacerbations.