Applied Evidence

An easy approach to evaluating peripheral neuropathy

Author:

Jeffrey M. Burns, MD

Michelle L. Mauermann, MD

Ted M. Burns, MD

Ask what, where, when, and in what setting to narrow your search.

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Applied Evidence

Oral contraceptives and breakthrough bleeding: What patients need to know

Author:

Patricia A. Lohr, MD

Managing expectations is as important as adjusting formulations.

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Practice Alert

Important questions before flu season

Author:

Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA

How to provide maximum protection for our patients and ourselves.

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Practice Alert

Endarterectomy for carotid artery stenosis: Who qualifies?

Author:

Keith B. Holten, MD

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Clinical Inquiries

What common substances can cause false positives on urine screens for drugs of abuse?

Author:

Chris E. Vincent, MD

Arthur Zebelman, PhD

Cheryl Goodwin, MLS

EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPY: False-positive reports on urine drug screens by immunoassay are rare (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, small...

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Clinical Inquiries

Do allergy shots help seasonal allergies more than antihistamines and nasal steroids?

Author:

Fagnan L.J., MD

Ariel K. Smits, MD, MPH

Dolores Zegar Judkins, MLS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) demonstrate the effectiveness of both allergen immunotherapy and...

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Clinical Inquiries

What is the prognostic value of stress echocardiography for patients with atypical chest pain?

Author:

Chad McBride, MD

Gary Kelsberg, MD

Nancy Calabretta, MS, MD

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Patients with atypical chest pain and no history of cardiovascular events (coronary artery disease, unstable angina, or...

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Clinical Inquiries

Can patients with steatohepatitis take statins?

Author:

Dave Congdon, MD

Leilani St. Anna, MLIS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Patients with steatohepatitis who take HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors (statins) lower their elevated liver enzymes and show...

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Clinical Inquiries

What are appropriate screening tests for adolescents?

Author:

Frances E. Biagioli, MD

Jennifer E. DeVoe, MD, DPhil

Andrew Hamilton, MS, MLS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Screen all women of childbearing age, including adolescents, for rubella susceptibility (strength of recommendation [SOR]:...

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Clinical Inquiries

What are effective treatments for oppositional defiant behaviors in adolescents?

Author:

Gary Kelsberg, MD

Leilani St. Anna, MLIS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Psychological interventions for the family—such as parenting skills training and behavioral therapy for the child, the...

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Commentary

Hospitals in need of change?

Author:

Jeff Susman, MD

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Commentary

Antihypertensive drugs for CVD

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Commentary

Trials and tribulations of becoming a family medicine colonoscopist: A personal story

Author:

Philip R. Raiford, MD

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Photo Rounds

Skin lesions mimicking septic arthritis

Author:

Shashi Mittal, MD

Valerie Graham, MD

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