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VOL 117 / NO 4 / APRIL 2005 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE

SYMPOSIUM ON DYSLIPIDEMIA

Coordinated by Charles A. Reasner, MD

Commentary
A NEW APPROACH TO ATHEROGENIC DYSLIPIDEMIA
The rationale for combining treatments that raise HDL-C levels with those that lower LDL-C levels to improve outcomes in insulin-resistant patients.
Charles A. Reasner, MD

CHOLESTEROL LOWERING IN DIABETES
New evidence supports aggressive LDL-C targets
Recent guidelines categorize diabetes as a coronary heart disease equivalent and urge an all-out effort to modify risk factors, especially high LDL-C levels.
Robert S. Rosenson, MD

TAKING AIM AT HDL-C
Raising levels to reduce cardiovascular risk
Because of the cardioprotective effects of high-density lipoprotein, HDL-C is the most important new lipid treatment target.
Mark E. McGovern, MD

NEW FEATURE FROM HARRISON'S ONLINE

Selections of special relevance to our readers

HARRISON'S ONLINE UPDATES

• Radiation therapy may improve survival of premenopausal women with breast cancer involving axillary lymph nodes
• Modifiable vascular risk factors are associated with diabetic neuropathy in type 1 diabetes
• Risk of ALS associated with military service
• Risk factors for acute pyelonephritis in otherwise healthy women

CLINICAL UPDATE

GUIDING PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT CHOICES
Early detection means more options for more men
With the latest information on prostatectomy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, cryotherapy, and observation, men will be prepared to make the wisest choice for their situation.
Gregory T. Sweat, MD

CONTINUING FEATURES

EDITOR'S NOTE
Introducing Harrison's Online Updates

PUZZLES IN PRACTICE
Rare cause of facial asymmetry
Yehia Y. Mishriki, MD

PATIENT NOTES
The exercise prescription

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