Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Preventing recurrent ischemic stroke: A 3-step plan
To prevent recurrent stroke, address the patient’s risk factors, clear stenosis, and thin the blood
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Applied Evidence
How should we care for atopic dermatitis?
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the appropriate diagnostic evaluation of fibroids?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Although transvaginal sonography (TVS) has inconsistent sensitivity (0.21–1.00) and specificity (0.53–1.00), its cost-...
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Clinical Inquiries
Should a nylon brush be used for Pap smears from pregnant women?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Use of a nylon brush (Cytobrush and others) with spatula to obtain Papanicolaou (Pap) smears from pregnant women is more...
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the best approach to the evaluation of hirsutism?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The evaluation of hirsutism should begin with a history and physical examination to identify signs and symptoms suggestive...
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Clinical Inquiries
Is DEET safe for children?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Reported evidence suggests that DEET use is safe for children older than 2 months, with only very rare incidence of major...
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Clinical Inquiries
What is angular cheilitis and how is it treated?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Cheilitis is a broad term that describes inflammation of the lip surface characterized by dry scaling and fissuring....
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Clinical Inquiries
Do beta-blockers worsen respiratory status for patients with COPD?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who use cardioselective beta-blockers (beta1-blockers) do not...
Commentary
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Commentary
An unseen epidemic
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Commentary
Making the most of the time we have
“It’s refreshing to have a doctor who’s a little more realistic and understanding of my situation.”
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Commentary
ARBs vs ACE inhibitors for preventing diabetic nephropathy
Case Reports
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
"My airway is closing"
Practice Alert
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Practice Alert
The growing threat of avian influenza