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

Canadian Family Physician

Sources of information Individual articles published mainly in the past 2 years, found using PubMed and Google Scholar. Main message Steatotic liver disease is one of the most common diseases encountered in general practice. This condition is an important biological marker for metabolic syndrome.

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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. A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner). And how does it support preventive care? What Is Internal Medicine?

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Navigating Executive Orders and DOJ Memos That Threaten Criminal Prosecution

FDA Law

Late last month the Attorney General issued a memo addressing both directives. Department of Health & Human Services purporting to provide a comprehensive review of the evidence and best practices for promoting the health of children and adolescents with gender dysphoria. First, it direct[s] all U.S. MedImmune, Inc. Genentech, Inc.,