A male patient presented with low back pain that started one…
A male patient presented with low back pain that started one month ago. This pain was associated with morning stiffness and improved with activity. He has a history of shoulder pain. On exam, there was tenderness over the iliac crest with limited mobility of the spine. A pelvic x-ray showed bilateral sacroiliitis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?
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Pulmonary function testing (PFT) is an important part of the preoperative assessment for a patient undergoing lung surgery. The diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide and what other measurement from the PFT provide the best estimate of postoperative morbidity and mortality?
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