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ACP Broadsheet no 125: July 1990. Bacteriological diagnosis of diphtheria.

ACP Broadsheet 123: January 1990. Examination of lung specimens.

ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute women: should they be investigated?

Should hirsute women be investigated? Most only need careful clinical evaluation. First, they need to be examined to determine whether they are hirsute or hypertrichotic, and for the degree of hair growth to assess the most appropriate form of treatment. Second, they need to be clinically evaluated for signs and symptoms of virilism to determine the extent of investigation needed. If virilism i...

ACP Broadsheet No 127: April 1991. Measurement of catecholamines and their metabolites in urine.

ACP Broadsheet No 152: March 1998. Clinical implications of plasma homocysteine measurement in cardiovascular disease.

Plasma homocysteine is emerging as an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Measurement in clinical laboratories is feasible by several techniques, including HPLC. Of particular importance is the potential for treatment by dietary modification and vitamin supplements, particularly folic acid. The outcome of vitamin intervention on cardiovascular events is awaited with interest. If t...