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Approach to steatotic liver disease in the office: Diagnosis, management, and proposed nomenclature

Canadian Family Physician

Main message Steatotic liver disease is one of the most common diseases encountered in general practice. Subtle differences are present among patients diagnosed with SLD. Sources of information Individual articles published mainly in the past 2 years, found using PubMed and Google Scholar. Diagnosis relies on noninvasive tests.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

How is it different from general practice? Physicians who practice internal medicine are called internists or internal medicine doctors. Internists manage a wide range of conditions, including chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as acute issues such as infections or injuries.