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Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy -- An Occult, Prevalent, and Important Problem
David Johnson, MD, provides clinical commentary on 3 recent articles from the literature exploring the impact of minimal hepatic encephalopathy on cognitive function and driving skills.
Medscape Gastroenterology
NIDA Report Sheds Light on Comorbidity of Addiction, Other Mental Health Illnesses
A National Institute on Drug Abuse report sheds light on the complex link between addiction and other mental health illnesses.
Medscape Medical News
Are US Trauma Centers Screening All Patients for Alcohol Status?
Commentary on a study on the current status of alcohol screening and intervention programs at trauma centers in the US, published November 2008 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
Medscape General Surgery
Metabolic Syndrome May Predict Depressive Symptoms
In a prospective cohort study, metabolic syndrome, particularly the obesity and dyslipidemia components, predicted depressive symptoms.
Medscape Medical News
Does Smoking Cessation Affect the Frequency of Postoperative Complications?
Commentary on a study on the effects of perioperative smoking cessation on postoperative results, published November 2008 in the Annals of Surgery.
Medscape General Surgery
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